Technical Product Owner II

Accountabilities

• Translate business objectives into actionable technology solutions while ensuring engineering teams remain focused on delivering maximum product value.
• Serve as the primary representative of product stakeholders for engineering and architecture teams.
• Translate product strategies, business goals, and customer needs into prioritized technical roadmaps and requirements.
• Manage and maintain the product backlog, ensuring features and initiatives are clearly defined and aligned with business priorities.
• Partner with stakeholders, Product Managers, engineers, and architects to establish product direction and delivery plans.
• Communicate product vision, goals, priorities, and business value across technical teams.
• Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and iteration planning activities within Agile development environments.
• Break down complex initiatives into well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria, and actionable development tasks.
• Validate completed work and manage feature acceptance throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Facilitate product demonstrations and communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery updates to stakeholders.
• Support technology transformation initiatives involving cloud migration, microservices, APIs, and modern architecture approaches.
• Participate in customer discussions to identify challenges, opportunities, and solutions that create meaningful outcomes.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to execute product strategies and improve customer value.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced Product Owners.
• Promote Agile best practices, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams.

Requirements

• Strong product ownership experience, technical understanding, and the ability to successfully collaborate across business and engineering functions in a complex software environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in Agile and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) environments, including requirements management and user story creation.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting large-scale development initiatives involving multiple Scrum teams and complex technical dependencies.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience developing product roadmaps and using product management or requirements tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Aha!
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with APIs, web services, and system integrations.
• Strong understanding of software development processes, cloud modernization, and modern architecture strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across technical and business audiences.
• Able to prioritize competing initiatives and make data-driven product decisions.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe®, Certified Product Owner (CSPO, PSPO, CPO), or similar certifications.
• Experience with cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure, and cloud migration initiatives.
• Familiarity with microservices, API-driven architectures, and modern technology practices.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive compensation package and benefits designed to support professional growth, financial security, and overall well-being. Competitive salary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Eligibility for incentive awards based on individual and business performance. Comprehensive employee benefits package. Remote work flexibility with minimal travel requirements. Opportunities for career development and continuous learning. Exposure to innovative technology initiatives and digital transformation projects. Collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, innovation, and customer impact. Supportive culture that values inclusion, professional growth, and employee success.