Product Owner - Contract

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