Product Owner

UniGroup; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off and holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Nationwide enterprise-scale systems

Job summary

UniGroup is seeking a Product Owner who will bridge business needs, user experience, and technical execution. You will own the backlog, prioritize features, and align tactical work with broader strategy in an on-site environment.

You will work with Agile teams to deliver value, document requirements, and facilitate ceremonies while engaging with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in information systems or related field.
• 1+ years of experience as Product Owner or Business Analyst.
• Ability to translate API capabilities into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Basic understanding of backend systems to communicate with engineering.
• 3 years in an Agile product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the team backlog and prioritize work to align with domain strategy.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Senior Product Owners to document requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure high-quality story creation and backlog grooming.
• Support cross-functional project planning and maintain clear communication across participants.
• Maintain continuous customer/agent/stakeholder feedback during product lifecycle.
• Act as daily point of contact for development team and stakeholders.
• Facilitate testing, documentation, and training sessions for ITSC and other teams.
• Manage intake and triage across multiple systems.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Backlog management

User story writing

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

API capabilities understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Work Arrangement: On-Site

About the Role

We’re looking for a Product Owner who thrives at the intersection of business needs, user experience, and technical execution. In this role, you’ll serve as the subject matter expert for a defined set of products and users, working closely with an Agile development team to deliver meaningful enhancements and long-term value.

You’ll own the team backlog, manage intake and prioritization, and ensure that tactical work aligns with broader domain and organizational strategy. This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the subject matter expert and emerging leader within your product space, with hands-on exposure to Agile methodologies.
• Ensure team-level planning and road mapping align with domain strategy and organizational goals.
• Partner with Product Managers and Senior Product Owners to document business and functional requirements for new features, enhancements, and release notes.
• Participate in all Agile ceremonies, ensuring high-quality story creation, backlog maintenance, and prioritization.
• Support cross-functional project planning, track progress, and maintain clear communication across all participants.
• Maintain a continuous feedback loop with customers, agents, users, and stakeholders throughout product launch and lifecycle.
• Act as the daily point of contact for both the development team and business stakeholders.
• Facilitate testing, documentation, and training sessions for ITSC and other supporting teams ahead of major releases.
• Manage all intake and triage activities across multiple systems

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst
• Ability to translate API capabilities into user stories, acceptance criteria, and clear functional requirements.
• Basic understanding of backend systems (microservices, service layers, databases) to communicate effectively with engineering.
• 3 years of experience working in an Agile product development environment
• High collaboration with the ability to manage expectations across business and technical stakeholders

Why Work at UniGroup

At UniGroup, we’re building technology that supports iconic brands like United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, while fostering a culture that values collaboration, growth, and balance. We offer the stability of a long-standing organization paired with the opportunity to work on modern technologies and meaningful business initiatives.

Our employees benefit from

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, company holidays, and paid parental leave
• Learning and development opportunities, including technical skill growth and mentorship
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to contribute to enterprise-scale systems that support a nationwide network of agents and customers

Work Authorization

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
• UniGroup is unable to provide visa sponsorship or employment authorization support now or in the future