Product Owner

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in need of a Product Owner in Jacksonville, FL.

Responsibilities:
* Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap for ML/AI solutions aligned to business goals
* Translate business objectives into well-scoped, feasible ML/AI product initiatives
* Own and prioritize the product backlog with clear requirements for cross-functional teams
* Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and ML/AI-specific requirements
* Partner with engineering and research teams to deliver scalable, high-quality ML/AI products
* Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams
* Ensure compliance with governance, privacy, and responsible AI standards
* Define success metrics and use analytics to measure and improve product and model performance
* Analyze user feedback and usage patterns to continuously improve ML features
* Champion experimentation, A/B testing, and data-driven decision-making
* Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and delivery constraints
* Take ownership to resolve blockers, navigate ambiguity, and drive results with urgency

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or related role
* Background in data science, ML/AI engineering or research, or data analytics
* Strong understanding of statistics, machine learning, and GenAI/Agentic AI concepts (e.g., model lifecycle, RAG, embeddings, guardrails)
* Proficiency with SQL databases
* Experience partnering with ML/AI teams to deliver customer-facing products
* Ability to translate ambiguous problems into structured, high-value product initiatives
* Experience working in Agile environments
* Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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