Product Owner - Remote / Telecommute

The Product Owner is responsible for defining the product vision, managing and prioritizing the product backlog, and ensuring delivery of business value through Agile development practices. The role acts as the bridge between business stakeholders and development teams to ensure products meet customer and business needs., * Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap.

• Own and prioritize the product backlog based on business value.
• Gather, analyze, and refine business requirements into user stories.
• Create acceptance criteria and validate completed features.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, business teams, and development teams.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Drive release planning and feature prioritization.
• Monitor product performance and recommend enhancements.
• Conduct market, customer, and competitor analysis.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and product delivery.

• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Expertise in backlog management and user story creation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with product roadmaps and release planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile platforms.
• Ability to balance business priorities, technical constraints, and user needs.
• 8+ years of experience as a Product Owner.
• 5+ years of experience in stakeholder management.
• 8+ years of experience in user story and backlog management., * Bachelor s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience working in enterprise-scale digital transformation projects.

Domain Experience:

• Experience in Healthcare, Financial Services, Insurance, Retail, or Digital Product Platforms.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.