Senior Product Owner

Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for a Senior Product Owner with a major corporation in Burbank, CA. On-site 4 days per week, remote Fridays.
Duration: 12 month(s)
Pay Rate: $90 - $93/hr DOE
Required Degree:
BS STEM + 5yrs
Masters + 3yrs
BA/BS non related degree + 11yrs
NO DEGREE = 17 yrs experience
Must haves:
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a product owner or related role, managing complex products within an enterprise.
Knowledge of ITIL v3 or later and ITSM best practices.
Strong communication, writing, and executive presentation skills.
Able to translate complex ideas into understandable requirements, value statements, and business outcomes
Demonstrated experience leading small technology teams to deliver projects and business outcomes
Experience with agile software development methodologies (PMI-ACP, CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, ICP-Client, etc.).
Nice to haves:
Knowledge of ITIL v3 or later and ITSM best practices.
Certifications in agile software development methodologies (PMI-ACP, CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, ICP-Client, etc.).
Responsibilities:
Develop and Communicate Product Vision & Strategy
o Collaborate with leadership, product management, and stakeholders to define clear product objectives, strategies, and roadmaps that align with overarching business goals.
o Communicate product vision and objectives effectively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding of desired outcomes.
o Balance tactical execution (refining user stories, participating in sprint ceremonies) with strategic oversight (defining roadmaps, gathering feedback from stakeholders).
Backlog Ownership & Prioritization
o Manage the product backlog by refining user stories, defects, enablers, and other work items to maximize business value.
o Continuously prioritize and adjust backlog items to align with evolving business needs and strategic priorities.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
o Identify key customers and stakeholder groups, building strong, collaborative relationships to establish effective feedback loops.
o Represent the voice of the customer, incorporating direct feedback into product requirements and feature priorities.
Agile Delivery & Team Collaboration
o Serve as the primary contact for the agile delivery team(s), clarifying product goals, requirements, and priorities.
o Work closely with scrum masters, developers, quality engineers, and other team members to ensure successful sprint planning, execution, and review.
o Facilitate cross-functional communication, addressing questions and removing blockers to keep delivery on track.
o Remediate difficult problems and complex inquiries related to the development backlog and requirements to ensure successful agile team outcomes; on time, on budget and on function
o Identify and resolve complex issues and inquiries related to the development backlog and requirements, ensuring successful customer outcomes on-time, on-budget, and on-function.
User Story Definition & Acceptance Criteria
o Translate complex business requirements into clear, concise user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
o Ensure stories meet the "definition of ready before sprint planning and adhere to the "definition of done upon completion.
Quality Assurance & Testing
o Collaborate with quality engineers to develop comprehensive test strategies, including automated and manual testing approaches.
o Participate in test case review and user acceptance testing to confirm that delivered solutions meet acceptance criteria and overall quality standards.
Implementation & Change Management
o Partner with business teams, training, and change management resources to plan and execute seamless product rollouts.
o Ensure end-users have the necessary support, documentation, and training to fully adopt and benefit from new product capabilities.
Budget & Forecast Management
o Work closely with the Program Management Office (PMO) to plan and monitor product or project budgets
o Forecast resource needs, identify potential risks, and maintain transparency around budgeting considerations.
Continuous Improvement & Problem-Solving
o Proactively identify and address complex issues or risks that could impede delivery, leveraging creative thinking and industry best practices to propose solutions.
o Encourage and drive process improvements within the team to optimize workflow, enhance collaboration, and boost product quality.
Must Haves (Years of Experience, languages, programs, tools, etc.):
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a product owner or related role, managing complex products within an enterprise.
Knowledge of ITIL v3 or later and ITSM best practices.
Strong communication, writing, and executive presentation skills.
Able to translate complex ideas into understandable requirements, value statements, and business outcomes
Demonstrated experience leading small technology teams to deliver projects and business outcomes
Experience with agile software development methodologies (PMI-ACP, CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, ICP-Client, etc.).
Required Education:
BS STEM

About Software Resources
Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity.
We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D.
If this position fits interests you, we encourage you to apply.