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# Product Owner

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,846.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Hardware Design, Scrum Methodology, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, Subsystems, Data Logging, Tablet Computers
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/tx/austin/c2bab429-2420-4966-8521-a4d1702983b6

## About the Role

Robotics
Machinery
Visionary
Leadership
Management
Automation
Innovation
Subsystems
Communication
Accountability
Prioritization
Sprint Planning
Product Roadmaps
Product Planning
Agile Methodology
Autonomous System
Project Management
Program Management
Product Management
Electrical Systems
Leadership Studies
Workflow Management
Business Objectives
Systems Engineering
Agile Certification
Industrial Equipment
Resource Constraints
Industrial Automation
Hardware Architecture
Artificial Intelligence
Organizational Leadership
Engineering Design Process
Scrum (Software Development)
Certified Scrum Product Owner
Cross-Functional Team Leadership, We are seeking a Sr Product Owner to lead the execution and development of critical subsystems. This role serves as the connective tissue between engineering, product management, and program leadership, ensuring complex hardware development efforts remain aligned, prioritized, and on schedule. The ideal candidate combines strong product ownership experience with the ability to navigate highly technical environments involving robotics, automation, industrial machinery, and large-scale hardware systems. This individual will partner closely with engineering leaders to drive prioritization, manage execution, identify blockers, and ensure successful delivery of key program milestones., * 4+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, Technical Program Management, Systems Engineering, Project Management, or related roles.

 * Experience supporting complex hardware, robotics, automation, industrial equipment, aerospace, autonomous systems, manufacturing equipment, or similar fields.
 * Ability to lead cross-functional teams in highly technical environments.
 * Strong experience with Agile development methodologies and sprint execution.
 * Experience with Jira, including backlog management, sprint planning, workflow creation, and reporting.
 * Experience managing priorities across electrical, software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.
 * Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
 * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Experience serving as a Product Owner within a hardware development organization.
 * Background in robotics, industrial automation, autonomous systems, construction technology, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
 * Experience working with highly integrated products involving hardware, software, and control systems.
 * PMP, CSPO, SAFe, or Agile certifications are a plus but not required.
 * Technical Background in engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Controls, Robotics, or Software Engineering., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Tablets
Coaching
Teamwork
Robotics
Visionary
Operations
Leadership
Management
Mentorship
Innovation
Supervision
Electronics
Coordinating
Player Coach
Communication
Schema Markup
Data Recording
Mobile Devices
Professionalism
Decision Making
Robotic Systems
Incident Response
Autonomous System
Workflow Management
Process Improvement
Autonomous Vehicles
Good Driving Record
Smartphone Operation
Operational Excellence
Artificial Intelligence
De-escalation Techniques
Engineering Design Process
Standard Operating Procedure
Continuous Improvement Process
Military Supply Chain Management
Operational Performance Management

## Description

* Own one of the major system areas and serve as the primary point of accountability for delivery.
 * Partner with engineering, systems, manufacturing, software, electrical, and mechanical teams to drive program execution.
 * Prioritize work across multiple stakeholders to align with product goals, business objectives, and development milestones.
 * Maintain visibility into schedule, risks, dependencies, and critical path activities.
 * Escalate program risks, resource constraints, and schedule concerns.
 * Drive sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and execution efforts within Jira.
 * Ensure teams are working against clearly defined priorities and deliverables.
 * Identify blockers and coordinate resolutions across cross-functional teams.
 * Support Agile development practices while maintaining flexibility within a fast-paced hardware environment.
 * Work closely with Scrum Masters and engineering leadership to improve workflows and execution processes.
 * Coordinate with Product Managers, engineering leaders, and functional stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and delivered.
 * Gather and incorporate customer, stakeholder, and field feedback into product prioritization decisions.
 * Align subsystem priorities with broader program objectives.
 * Communicate project status, risks, and progress to internal leadership.
 * Contribute to product roadmap discussions and future product opportunities.
 * Evaluate customer needs and emerging business opportunities.
 * Support long-term product planning and feature prioritization efforts., Safety Ambassador Lead (Field Robot Operator)
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