Technical Product Owner

  • Vienna, VA, VA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

On Site
$55 - $60 per hour
Contract - W2

Skills

Technical Product Owner

Job Details




A Fortune 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Technical Product Owner for our client in the McLean, Virginia area.


Overview:




  • The Technical Product Owner serves as a key link between business needs and technical execution, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality digital products.




  • This role combines strong technical acumen with product management expertise to drive clarity, alignment, and coordinated execution across engineering, business, and design teams.




  • The ideal candidate thrives in both technical and cross-functional environments, fostering collaboration and delivering products that meet business goals and user expectations.




Responsibilities:




  • Product Vision & Strategy




    • Partner with stakeholders to define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned to organizational goals.






  • Backlog Management




    • Own and prioritize the product backlog; refine user stories and technical requirements to ensure clarity and alignment with business priorities.






  • Technical Leadership




    • Translate business needs into technical solutions; collaborate closely with engineering teams and provide informed guidance and trade-off recommendations.






  • Stakeholder Engagement




    • Serve as the primary point of contact for product decisions, ensuring productive communication between technical and non-technical teams.






  • Cross-Functional Coordination




    • Bridge communication across design, engineering, and business groups to maintain alignment and shared understanding.






  • Release Planning




    • Coordinate release schedules, set sprint goals, and ensure timely delivery of product increments.






  • Quality Assurance




    • Define acceptance criteria and participate in testing to validate that deliverables meet requirements and quality standards.






  • Market & User Research




    • Gather feedback from users and stakeholders; evaluate market trends to drive continuous product improvement.






  • Risk Management




    • Identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks; proactively address issues to support on-time delivery.






Qualifications:




  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.




  • 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, or similar role in an agile environment.




  • Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development or architecture.




  • Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.




  • Excellent coordination skills with experience collaborating across multiple disciplines.




  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.




  • Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.




  • Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.




  • Ability to work effectively across technical and business functions to build consensus and drive execution.




Desired:




  • Experience with cloud technologies, APIs, and modern software architectures.




  • Familiarity with UX/UI principles and design thinking.




  • Certifications such as CSPO or SAFe POPM.




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