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Position Title: Technical Product Owner
Location: Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL HYBRID
Position Status: Contract W2
Position Overview
The Technical Product Owner is a pivotal member of the product development team, responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. This role combines a deep understanding of technology with strong product management and coordination skills to ensure successful delivery of high-quality digital products that meet user and business requirements. The ideal candidate excels at navigating both business and technical environments, fostering teamwork and clear communication across diverse groups.
Key Responsibilities
Product Vision and Strategy : Collaborate with stakeholders to define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap, aligning with organizational goals and customer needs.
Backlog Management : Own, prioritize, and refine the product backlog, ensuring that user stories and technical requirements are well documented, actionable, and aligned with business priorities.
Technical Leadership: Work closely with engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, providing guidance and making informed trade-off decisions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for product-related decisions, facilitating productive communication among business, design, and technical teams.
Cross-Functional Coordination : Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and mutual understanding to achieve common objectives.
Release Planning : Coordinate release schedules, set sprint goals, and ensure timely delivery of product increments.
Quality Assurance : Define acceptance criteria, participate in testing, and validate that completed work meets the defined requirements and quality standards.
Market and User Research: Gather and analyze feedback from users, stakeholders, and market trends to inform continuous product improvement.
Risk Management : Identify potential risks and dependencies, proactively addressing roadblocks to ensure smooth product delivery.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, or in a similar role within an agile software development environment.
Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development or architecture.
Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver successful products.
Outstanding coordination skills and experience working collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively across business and technical sides of the organization, building consensus and driving action.
Preferred Skills
Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, and modern software architectures.
Familiarity with UX/UI principles and design thinking.
Certification such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) is a plus.
Why Join Our Team?
As a Technical Product Owner, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our digital products. Youll have the opportunity to work with talented teams, make impactful decisions, and drive innovation that delivers value to our customers and organization. Your ability to coordinate across business and technical groups will help foster an environment of collaboration and success.
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