Product Owner 4

Epitec, Inc.
Chicago, United States of America
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 177K

Job location

Chicago, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Azure
Information Systems
Scrum
Product Management
Information Technology

Job description

  • We are seeking a senior-level Product Owner to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact digital products within an Agile environment
  • This role sits at the intersection of business and technology, ensuring product vision is clearly defined, prioritized, and executed by development teams
  • You will partner closely with stakeholders, program leadership, and engineering teams to maximize product value and drive successful outcomes
  • This is a hands-on, ownership-focused role requiring strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, * Own and manage the full product backlog, ensuring priorities align with business goals and deliver maximum value
  • Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories, features, and acceptance criteria using Azure DevOps
  • Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Act as the primary decision-maker for product scope, priorities, and release planning
  • Lead and actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements, clarify needs, and maintain alignment
  • Work closely with development teams to ensure understanding of requirements and timely delivery of high-quality solutions
  • Monitor product progress, validate deliverables, and accept or reject completed work based on defined criteria
  • Communicate status updates, risks, and progress clearly across teams and leadership
  • Champion Agile best practices and help drive continuous improvement within the team

Requirements

Do you have experience in Technical product management within tech?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

  • 8+ years of experience as a Product Owner in a technical environment
  • 5+ years of experience leading technical teams while managing multiple concurrent initiatives
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or similar)
  • 2+ years of experience using Azure DevOps for backlog management and delivery tracking
  • Demonstrated ability to independently own products, drive decisions, and deliver results in complex environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Product Owner (CSPO or equivalent)
  • Experience working in large, enterprise-scale environments with cross-functional teams

Key Skills

  • Strong backlog ownership, prioritization, and roadmap planning
  • Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical deliverables
  • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional communication
  • Proven leadership in Agile product delivery environments
  • Highly proactive, organized, and accountable with a focus on execution

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Benefits & conditions

3.43.4 out of 5 stars Chicago, IL 60661 $81 - $85 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * $81-85/hr W2
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match

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