Scrum, Product with AI/ML experience

Job Title: Scrum, Product with AI/ML experience

Location: Norco, CA (Onsite)

Contract: W2

Job Description:

Basic Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Proxy Product Owner in Agile/Scrum or SAFe environments
• Demonstrated success in defining and communicating product vision and roadmaps
• Expertise in requirement gathering, user story writing, and backlog prioritization
• Experience translating complex technical concepts into actionable stories for development teams
• Strong organizational skills in fast-paced environments with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent facilitation, collaboration, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and familiarity with version control systems
• If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting government programs or working in highly regulated industries.
• SAFe PO/PM or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification.
• Experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) projects in defense, healthcare, or intelligence environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Product Owner or Proxy Product Owner for agile development teams supporting mission-critical government programs
• Define and communicate a clear product vision, roadmap, and release strategy to both development teams and stakeholders
• Elicit, document, and prioritize business and technical requirements through close collaboration with stakeholders
• Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain a well-groomed product backlog aligned with stakeholder priorities
• Act as the voice of the customer and end users, ensuring the delivered product meets functional and non-functional expectations
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, developers, testers, and other team members in Agile/Scrum or SAFe environments
• Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, and product demos
• Work within Jira, Confluence, and version control systems to manage requirements and documentation
• Provide timely updates and support decision-making for government and contractor stakeholders