Product Owner 4
Epitec, Inc.
Chicago, IL, United States
3 months ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$168,480.0 - $176,800.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source
Tech stack
Agile Methodology
Microsoft Azure
Information Systems
Scrum Methodology
Software 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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