Product Owner

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC in Frisco, TX is seeking an experienced Product Owner to define product vision and manage the backlog. You will collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, developers, Scrum Masters, and QA to deliver high-quality solutions using Agile methodologies.

As a Product Owner, you will prioritize requirements, write user stories with clear acceptance criteria, and drive releases. A strong stakeholder voice and analytical mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, business analysis, or related role.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience managing product backlogs and writing user stories.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, goals, and roadmap.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value.
• Write clear user stories and define acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with development and QA teams to ensure requirements are understood.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify product enhancements and new features.
• Make prioritization decisions based on customer needs, business objectives, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure deliverables meet acceptance criteria and quality standards.
• Monitor product performance using KPIs, customer feedback, and business metrics.
• Coordinate product releases and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Manage scope changes and resolve requirement-related issues.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical implementation.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Backlog management

User story writing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Translate requirements to specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/BA or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to define product vision, manage the product backlog, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet business and customer needs. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders, business analysts, developers, Scrum Masters, and QA teams to prioritize requirements and ensure successful product delivery using Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the product vision, goals, and roadmap.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value.
• Write clear user stories and define acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with development and QA teams to ensure requirements are understood.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify product enhancements and new features.
• Make prioritization decisions based on customer needs, business objectives, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure deliverables meet acceptance criteria and quality standards.
• Monitor product performance using KPIs, customer feedback, and business metrics.
• Coordinate product releases and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Manage scope changes and resolve requirement-related issues.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical implementation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, business analysis, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience managing product backlogs and writing user stories.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.