Product Owner - AI/Data Science
Job Description
Hybrid 3/days on-site in Charlotte, NC
Our client seeks a Product Owner to maximize product value by defining the vision, managing the backlog, and guiding delivery teams toward the highest value outcomes. The role serves as the liaison between business stakeholders and delivery, translating needs into actionable requirements and measurable results. Experience with AI, data, or analytics products is beneficial.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2
JN -062026-107528
Responsibilities:- Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned to business objectives.
- Translate strategic goals into an actionable product roadmap.
- Continuously refine and evolve the product strategy based on feedback and outcomes.
- Own and maintain the product backlog.
- Write clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
- Prioritize backlog items based on value, risk, dependencies, and capacity.
- Ensure backlog readiness for upcoming sprints.
- Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders.
- Facilitate requirements discussions and manage competing priorities.
- Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly and proactively.
- Partner closely with Scrum Masters and delivery teams.
- Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Clarify requirements, answer questions, and make timely decisions during sprints.
- Define success metrics and outcomes (KPIs).
- Validate delivered functionality against business needs.
- Incorporate user and stakeholder feedback into backlog refinement.
- 3+ years as a Product Owner, Business Product Manager, or similar role.
- Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum practices.
- Experience translating business needs into user stories and requirements.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to make tradeoff decisions and prioritize under ambiguity.
- Preferred: Experience with data, analytics, or AI/ML-enabled products.
- Preferred: Familiarity with enterprise technology environments.
- Preferred: Experience with Jira, Miro, or similar tools.
- Preferred: CSPO, PSPO, or SAFe POPM certification.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
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