Product Owner

Neumo; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Remote-friendly options

Job summary

Neumo is seeking a Product Owner in Illinois to bridge market needs and delivery. You will own the backlog end-to-end, write epics and user stories, and collaborate with engineering and UX. Leverage AI tools to scale backlog artifacts and drive efficient prioritization.

You will partner with leadership to shape product strategy, plan releases, and ensure compliance with the Definition of Done. Strong communication and Agile experience are essential for成功 delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Agile with backlog ownership and SDLC understanding.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience; public sector exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, and Figma; familiarity with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize product backlog from ideation to delivery.
• Write epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria; leverage AI tools to accelerate work.
• Plan releases and align with engineering, marketing, sales, and support.
• Ensure stories meet Definition of Done and gather user feedback.
• Collaborate with leadership to inform strategy and track milestones.
• Engage customers to validate requirements and market needs.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and monitor product metrics.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Backlog management

Jira

Azure DevOps

Figma

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Public sector experience desirable

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Figma

Claude

ChatPRD

Copilot

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Product Owner

Full Time IL, US

Job Summary

The Product Owner is a key liaison between market needs and the delivery of a solution. In this role, the Product Owner owns the backlog end-to-end—writing clear epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria, collaborating with engineering and UX, and leveraging AI tools to work efficiently at scale. The Product Owner works under general supervision, solves problems of low to moderate complexity, and makes recommendations within established product guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring the team always works on the highest-impact work
• Author well-structured epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria; leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatPRD, Rovo) to produce and refine backlog artifacts efficiently and at scale
• Lead the planning of product release plans and set expectations for delivery of new functionalities
• Confirm that executed stories comply with Neumo’s Definition of Done
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support, to ensure successful product releases
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to gather and validate requirements and feedback
• Work closely with senior leadership to inform product strategy and provide updates on product progress and milestones
• Analyze market trends and the competitive landscape to inform product decisions and strategy
• Ensure the product aligns with user needs, business goals, and technical capabilities
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Monitor and report on product performance, quality, and usage metrics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• 2+ years’ experience working in Agile methodology with a deep understanding of the phases of the Software Development Life Cycle; preferably in a Product Owner or Business Analyst role
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Public sector or public sector software experience desired; tax administration, short-term rental, or revenue management solutions a plus
• Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Figma; experience with AI productivity tools (e.g., Claude, ChatPRD, Copilot) to accelerate story creation and analysis
• Understanding and experience with technical solutions and components (APIs, Middleware, Services, SQL)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to create epics, user stories, user journeys, wireframes, and basic diagrams to convey ideas
• Strong written communication skills and client presence; able to translate effectively between technical and business audiences
• Able to juggle multiple competing priorities
• Ability to persuade, encourage, and motivate others to beat deadlines

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the employee works remotely or in an office setting, at an individual workstation, using telephone and computer.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the day
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a printer/copy machine
• This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office
• The person in this position frequently communicates via telephone and video conference

With the backing of four decades of public sector expertise and corporate capability, Neumo has successfully supported government services. Neumo was honored and recognized for four (4) consecutive years as a GovTech 100 Company representing the top 100 companies focused on making a difference in and selling to state and local government agencies across the United States.

Neumo is committed to helping communities thrive and brings a wealth of experience combined with innovation. Today, Neumo offers more administrative and financial support to government officials than any other organization. And with a responsive, client-focused approach, we foster partnerships that give our customers the certainty they need to accomplish more.

Neumo offers a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

Neumo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.