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# Agile Product Owner

- **Company:** National Radio Astronomy Observatory
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Decision Support Systems, Scrum Methodology
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2936471360-2

## About the Role

* Agile product ownership
 * Product backlog management
 * User story writing
 * Stakeholder management
 * Scrum frameworks
 * Requirements elicitation
 * Roadmap planning
 * Data-driven decision making
 * Technical communication
 * Scientific/astronomy domain familiarity

## Description

* Act as primary Product Owner for IT and digital solutions supporting radio astronomy research.
 * Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and IT teams to gather and prioritize requirements.
 * Maintain and refine the product backlog, ensuring clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
 * Define and communicate product roadmaps aligned with NRAO's scientific and technical strategy.
 * Partner with Scrum Masters and development teams to plan and deliver iterative releases.
 * Use data and user feedback to validate features and drive continuous improvement.
 * Ensure strong alignment between digital tools and the needs of research programs.
 * Communicate product vision, status, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.


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