Lincoln Freedom Group, LLC: Product Owner – Scrum (US Only)

Breakout Tools; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm is seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead product initiatives in the telecom space. This full-time role involves managing the product backlog, prioritizing features, and collaborating with engineers. Successful candidates will have strong experience in Scrum and the Atlassian suite, with excellent communication skills. The position offers a flexible rate based on experience and is ideal for those with a background in IT development or telecommunications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner in a Scrum environment.
• Ability to assess technical progress and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience with backlog management and sprint planning using Atlassian tools.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and prioritization skills.
• Telecom/networking/ISP background is a plus, but IT development experience translates well.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the product backlog and features.
• Ensure alignment of the engineering team and deliver value to stakeholders.
• Refine existing practices and enhance team collaboration.
• Balance technical feasibility with business priorities and keep 6–10 engineers aligned.

Skills

Proven Product Owner experience in a Scrum environment

Technical fluency

Strong Atlassian suite experience (Jira)

Excellent stakeholder communication skills

Telecom/networking/ISP background

Telecom background

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Lincoln Freedom Group, LLC is hiring a Product Owner on behalf of a growing client expanding into multiple new markets. This is a full-time 1099 contract role (40 hours/week) for an experienced product professional who can drive network-focused development initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

This is product ownership in the traditional Scrum sense – you’ll own the product backlog, prioritize features, define acceptance criteria, and ensure the team delivers value to stakeholders. You’ll work primarily with Network Engineers and Developers on networking projects and development initiatives in the telecom space. This role is about balancing technical feasibility with business priorities and keeping a team of 6-10 engineers aligned and productive.

The Environment:

The client uses Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) with established sprint processes, but there’s significant opportunity to refine and build on existing practices. The team values collaboration and clear communication – people skills matter as much as technical chops here. Management style is hands-off, trusting experienced professionals to own their domain.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven Product Owner experience in a Scrum environment
• Technical fluency – enough to know when engineers are on track or spinning wheels (you don’t need to be an expert, but you can’t be snowed)
• Strong Atlassian suite experience (Jira workflows, backlog management, sprint planning)
• Excellent stakeholder communication and prioritization skills
• Telecom/networking/ISP background is a plus, but strong IT development experience translates well

Compensation:

Rate is negotiable based on experience. Submit your proposed rate with your application.

To Apply:

Send your resume to [e-mail] . Please include a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this specific role and what qualities would make you a strong fit.