
Product Owner - Contract
Job Description
Posted on: July 4, 2025
We're seeking an experienced Product Owner to join our team as a contractor, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of custom software projects. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, translating complex technical requirements into actionable development work using Agile methodology. Key Responsibilities Product Lifecycle Management
- Oversee 1-2 concurrent software projects through complete development lifecycle
- Lead discovery sessions with SMEs and clients to define project requirements
- Author business requirements and translate them into detailed functional/technical specifications
- Create executable user stories with clear acceptance criteria for development teams
Agile Leadership
- Organize and facilitate Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, standups, demos, retrospectives)
- Own and prioritize product backlog, negotiating scope around triple constraints
- Monitor team capacity and plan velocity for sustainable delivery
- Track progress using burn-down/burn-up charts and project management tools
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as primary point of contact for product direction and project status
- Communicate project health, risks, and performance metrics to stakeholders
- Anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Negotiate scope changes and adapt to evolving priorities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering, UX/UI, and Marketing teams
- Facilitate technical conversations and process improvements
- Ensure alignment with client-specific processes and methodologies
- Lead project teams with authority through each development stage
Required Qualifications
- 2-4 years Product Owner or technical project management experience
- Strong knowledge of Scrum/Kanban/Agile/DevOps methodologies
- Proficiency with Jira or similar project management tools
- Excellent analytical and communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) or similar certification
- Experience with martech/software development projects
- Background in client services or agency environment
Work Arrangement
- Flexible hours based on project needs
- Fully remote position
- 1099 contractor relationship
Key Competencies Analytical problem-solver, detail-oriented, excellent communicator, adaptable, collaborative leader, strategic thinker Powered by JazzHR 68VHb8Cdsl
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