Product Owner

Flexton Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused recruitment firm is seeking a Product Owner for back-end search initiatives. This mid-senior level contract role supports multiple teams, defines requirements, and collaborates across functions. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication capabilities. Remote work is an option, with a focus on enhancing search performance through collaboration and agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• 2+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Analyst.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Management and Technology Development teams.
• Define requirements and manage delivery within the agile framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and help deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking & strong problem-solving capabilities

Ability to collaborate effectively in a team

Strong communication skills with technical teams and business stakeholders

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Flexton Inc.

Lead Recruitment @ Flexton Inc. | Full Life Cycle Recruiting

Job Title: Product Owner (back-end search)

Duration: 6 Month(s)

Information

Open to someone remote, however it would be a bonus to have someone in/around Cincinnati.

This role will work across two key teams, supporting a high volume of indexing efforts and contributing to back-end search initiatives. While the position will collaborate closely with the front-end search team, deep front-end search knowledge is not required. The individual will also partner with the MX team, focusing heavily on semantic search and leveraging machine learning to enhance relevance and search performance.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• 2+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Analyst.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to define and track metrics and key performance indicators to drive decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with teams and leaders across the organization.

Top Skills

• Analytical thinking & strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work across teams and functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complex solutions
• Strong communication skills with both technical teams and business stakeholders

Soft Skills

• Adaptability and comfort with change
• Leadership without authority

Team details

2-3 teams with a hybrid of on and offshore members. PO will be working under the product leadership of a Senior PM to help manage the day-to-day with the teams.

Is travel required

No

Required Working Hours

8:00-5:00 Eastern

Interview process and when will it start

1-2 rounds of panel interviews starting early Dec.

Prescreening consists of

5 questions and a game

Remote candidates will be accepted

Job Description

The Product Owner will support the Product Management and Technology Development teams in driving execution of the back-end Search strategy across multiple scrum teams. This role is responsible for defining requirements, managing delivery within the agile framework, and ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions. The Product Owner will elicit priorities from the business, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. This role embodies the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Essential Job Functions

• Elicit, analyze, and define requirements in various formats (e.g., diagrams, use cases, user stories, written documentation) ensuring they are testable, measurable, and traceable.
• Assist in defining key product performance indicators and implement protocols to measure product performance in support of future enhancements.
• Identify and assess support needs for current and future state analysis; review post-rollout support performance and facilitate any required actions or adjustments.
• Partner with product managers to review new product features, establish priorities, and rank features across initiatives.
• Serve as the liaison between technology teams and business units/product management to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Identify and resolve dependencies, issues, and risks through proactive team collaboration.
• Create detailed epics with clear deliverables, ensuring implementation aligns with acceptance criteria.
• Maintain product documentation, including near-term delivery plans and release details.
• Collaborate within a team environment and adapt to support various functions within Agile frameworks.
• Perform the essential duties of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology, Product Management, and Engineering

Industries

Retail