SAFe Product Owner - Washington, DC (Hybrid Locals Only)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 24 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Agile
Analytical Skill
Collaboration
Communication
Confluence
Art
Continuous Improvement
Customer Facing
Decision-making
Design Architecture
Facilitation
JIRA
Management
Mapping
Roadmaps
SAFE
Stakeholder Engagement
UI
User Experience
User Stories
UX/UI
SAFe environment
SAFe Product Owner

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced SAFe Product Owner to support a high-impact digital transformation initiative. This position is part of a cross-functional Agile Release Train focused on enhancing both customer and frontline employee experiences across various digital channels, including in-station and onboard platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Agile background, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a demonstrated ability to deliver user-centered products in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary voice of the customer, managing and prioritizing the product backlog based on business objectives and user needs.

Collaborate with stakeholders across business, design, architecture, and engineering to define the product vision and roadmap.

Convert business goals into clear user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.

Work alongside other Product Owners to ensure cohesive feature delivery across touchpoints.

Participate in PI Planning and SAFe ceremonies, ensuring alignment with ART-level objectives.

Use product metrics and user feedback to inform prioritization and foster continuous improvement.

Promote SAFe and Agile best practices throughout the lifecycle.

Leverage tools like Jira, Confluence, FigJam, Jira Align, and AgilityHealth for managing backlogs and ensuring delivery visibility.

Required Qualifications:

SAFe 6.0 POPM Certification or 3+ years in a SAFe environment

Minimum 5 years as a Product Owner in Agile settings, with experience in customer-facing digital products

Strong communication, facilitation, and analytical abilities

Experience with customer journey mapping, data-driven product decision making, and digital delivery

Tools & Technologies:

Jira, Confluence, FigJam, Jira Align, AgilityHealth

Familiarity with UX/UI collaboration and Agile metrics

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