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# IT Product Owner

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Oak Brook, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Databases, Issue Tracking Systems, MongoDB, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Rapid Prototyping Process, Release Management, Prompt Engineering, Backend, AngularJS, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3505251480&tx=DT10394UYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on ability with Jira, including story development, backlog oversight, sprint preparation, and issue tracking.
 * Proficiency with AI-driven ways of working, such as prompt engineering, fast prototyping, and applying automation tools to increase development velocity.
 * Solid technical understanding of full-stack application architecture, including how front-end systems, back-end services, APIs, and databases interact.
 * Familiarity with technologies such as Node.js, MongoDB, and AngularJS, with the ability to discuss technical dependencies and tradeoffs.
 * Proven ability to convert business goals into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria that support development and testing.
 * Strong communication, prioritization, stakeholder management, and leadership skills in cross-functional enterprise settings.
 * Industry experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain, along with exposure to modernization or legacy platform initiatives, is a plus. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

* Work with business partners and key stakeholders to uncover needs, define scope, and turn priorities into clear product direction.
 * Create and maintain well-structured epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria in Jira so development teams have actionable and testable requirements.
 * Own backlog prioritization by organizing work effectively and keeping upcoming sprint commitments prepared in advance.
 * Facilitate refinement sessions, sprint planning, and release planning to support steady execution across the product lifecycle.
 * Partner with engineering, quality assurance, and business teams to move features from concept through delivery with strong collaboration.
 * Provide ongoing guidance to the delivery team by resolving requirement questions, addressing blockers, and supporting day-to-day decision-making.
 * Lead product efforts tied to the modernization of a transportation platform, including coordination across technical and business functions.
 * Use AI tools and rapid prototyping approaches to improve team efficiency, accelerate discovery, and support better product decisions. Requirements - Demonstrated experience serving as a Product Owner or Product Manager within Agile or Scrum delivery environments.