Product Owner

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions is seeking a Product Owner in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) to lead the product vision and backlog management. This 12-month contract role focuses on translating business needs into actionable requirements while ensuring stakeholder engagement and agile delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner and a strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize under ambiguity are key to this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Product Owner, Business Product Manager, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned to business objectives.
• Own and maintain the product backlog.
• Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders.

Skills

Agile/Scrum practices

User stories creation

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Communication

Tools

Jira

Miro

Job description

Product Owner

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) Duration: 12 Month Contract
Employment: W2 ONLY, NO C2C

The Product Owner (PO) is responsible for maximizing the value of the product by owning the product vision, managing the product backlog, and ensuring the delivery team is focused on the highest value work. The PO serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the delivery team, translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements that drive measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Product Vision & Strategy

• 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

Backlog Ownership & Prioritization

• 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

Stakeholder Engagement

• 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

Agile Delivery Support

• 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

Value Realization & Measurement

• Define success metrics and outcomes (KPIs)
• Validate delivered functionality against business needs
• Incorporate user and stakeholder feedback into backlog refinement

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Product Owner, Business Product Manager, or similar role
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices
• Experience translating business needs into user stories and requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to make tradeoff decisions and prioritize under ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with data, analytics, or AI/ML‑enabled products
• Familiarity with enterprise technology environments
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Miro, or similar
• CSPO, PSPO, or SAFe POPM certification

Success Indicators

• High‑quality backlog with minimal rework
• Delivery teams able to operate efficiently with clear priorities
• Stakeholders confident in product direction and progress
• Demonstrated business value from delivered features and capabilities