Product Owner

This is a 3-day hybrid contract position based in either New York City, NY or Stamford, CT. ECommerce experience is required.

About the role

As a Product Owner, you'll be at the forefront of transforming digital experiences in a dynamic and innovative environment. You'll prioritize and shape the product backlog, turning visionary ideas into actionable user stories that deliver tangible value. With an unwavering focus on collaboration, you'll work alongside talented partners to define and refine features that align with strategic goals. Your insights will guide the delivery team, ensuring solutions that delight users and meet business demands.

Responsibilities

• Define, refine, and prioritize the backlog for the delivery team.
• Develop clear and actionable user stories for the delivery team to implement.
• Communicate team capacity and workload to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager in developing and planning product strategy.
• Manage features and user stories from initiation through to acceptance.
• Sign-off on completed features and communicate any trade-offs made during the development cycle to leadership and stakeholders.
• Continuously refine the product backlog to ensure tasks are well-defined.
• Identify and communicate risks and dependencies to keep projects on track.
• Participate in and prepare for product planning sessions, including Daily Stand-Up, Refinement, Sprint Planning, and Quarterly Planning.
• Create release communications and conduct product demonstrations.
• Provide guidance and direction to the delivery team.
• Keep stakeholders informed with regular status updates.
• Identify opportunities for product enhancements and team efficiency improvements.

Skills

• Articulate the product vision, requirements, and progress effectively.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable technical directions.
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders in projects.
• Communicate and present effectively to all levels within the organization.
• Recognize and address potential risks and dependencies.
• Utilize data analytics and metrics for informed decision-making.
• Understand UX principles to enhance product design.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• 2+ years of experience as a product owner within a delivery team.
• 2+ years of experience using Jira, Figma, and other agile delivery tools.
• Comprehend the technical implications of design and development choices.
• Build strong relationships and facilitate collaboration across teams.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $63.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days on-site per week in New York, NY.