Technical Product Owner (only w2 - No third party) - Houston, TX

Job Role : Technical Product Owner Location : Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Job Type : W2 Contract

Duration : Long-term

Looking to hire a Product Owner for industry-leading software platform designed to streamline off-duty and extra-duty processes for law enforcement agencies. It connects officers, agencies, and customers through user-friendly web and mobile applications, aiming to simplify scheduling, time tracking, payment, and other administrative tasks associated with off-duty assignments

Role and Responsibilities

As a Product Owner, you'll be responsible for the full product lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring the delivered product meets user needs and aligns with the company's vision.

• Product Vision and Strategy:
  • Defining the product vision for the development team.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders (including customers and law enforcement agencies) to understand and anticipate their needs.
  • Developing and owning the product roadmap, informed by stakeholder and customer input.
• Backlog Management:
  • Defining and maintaining the product backlog.
  • Prioritizing backlog items based on business value and customer needs.
  • Grooming and prioritizing the backlog based on evolving requirements.
• Requirements and Development:
  • Translating product roadmap features into well-defined product requirements, including features, user stories, and acceptance test criteria.
  • Providing clarity on user stories and features to the development team.
  • Working with the development team in an Agile environment.
  • Overseeing all stages of product creation, including design and development.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Acting as the key liaison between the business, the development team, and end-users.
  • Partnering with sales departments to define the user experience for internal users.
  • Working with user-focused departments to define the self-service user experience, support, and monitoring for customers.
  • Communicating product progress, updates, and status reports to the product team and end-users.
  • Participating in Scrum meetings and product sprints.
• Analysis and Improvement:
  • Analyzing preferences and requests of end-users.
  • Refining the Agile methodology based on results and client feedback.
  • Continuously reviewing business needs and refining priorities.
  • Tracking industry trends and competitor offerings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience:
  • Demonstrate your experience with law enforcement and leveraging technology to solve problem is a big plus
  • Strong background in product management or a similar role.
  • Hands-on experience managing all stages of the product lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Technical Skills:
  • Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies.
  • Ability to translate data insights into products with actionable outcomes for the customer.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Team spirit and excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Abilities:
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to identify user needs and help customers understand business value.
  • Skill in defining acceptance criteria for user stories.
• Education: Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field is often preferred.