Product Owner Software System
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Category
Product Owner
Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Product Owner – Software System to join our team. In this role, you will own the product vision, drive development priorities, and serve as the critical link between our business stakeholders and engineering teams. Acting as the bridge between business strategy and technical development teams, this role is responsible for defining the product vision, managing the product backlog, and guiding cross-functional Agile teams through the entire software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Product Vision & Strategy
Define and communicate a compelling product vision aligned with business objectives
Develop and maintain a strategic product roadmap with actionable milestones
Monitor competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and industry trends
Backlog Ownership & Prioritization
Build, refine, and prioritize the product backlog based on customer value, business impact, and technical dependencies
Write clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria
Keep the backlog transparent, visible, and continuously updated
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, customers, and the development team
Gather feedback through advisory sessions and communicate product updates regularly
Manage expectations by explaining prioritization decisions and trade-offs transparently
Agile Execution & Ceremonies
Participate in sprint planning, standups, reviews, refinement, and retrospectives
Define and communicate sprint and release goals
Help resolve priority conflicts and remove delivery impediments
Quality Assurance & Delivery
Oversee the full product lifecycle — design, development, testing, and deployment
Validate delivered features against acceptance criteria with QA and development teams
Track delivery timelines and proactively address risks
Continuous Improvement
Use analytics, user feedback, and metrics to guide prioritization and measure feature impact
Champion process improvements and foster a culture of learning
Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
3–5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a software development environment
Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the software development lifecycle
Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Confluence
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
CSPO, PSPO, or SAFe POPM certification
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), APIs, microservices, or CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with data products, BI tools, or SQL
Experience in a SAFe or multi-team Agile environment
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
About the Organization
Eccalon provides global solutions to the most challenging technological issues of the 21st-century, and our evolving portfolio spans five major markets: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense, Material Sciences, Advance Manufacturing, Sports Science, Biotechnology, and Health & Life Sciences.
Why Join Us?
Eccalon's Executives foster a supportive work environment allowing our teams to thrive, and have a fierce dedication to innovation, security, and people. Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, trust, and we are committed to offering career advancement opportunities to all employees. Encouraging a healthy and balanced life, we offer an extensive benefits package to support the wellness of our employees and their families. You will be joining a team of innovators, working with cutting edge technologies, supporting mission critical projects, and making an impact.
Apply today to advance your career!
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