Product Owner

TEKsystems; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is looking for a Product Owner in New York, NY, to transform digital experiences and manage the product backlog. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business needs while delivering value to users.

The ideal candidate has experience in eCommerce and Agile environments, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This hybrid position will allow you to work onsite three days a week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a product owner within a delivery team.
• Ability to articulate the product vision and requirements effectively.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, refine, and prioritize the backlog for the delivery team.
• Communicate team capacity and workload to stakeholders.
• Participate in product planning sessions and prepare for product demonstrations.

Skills

Experience in eCommerce or customer journeys

Ability to write user stories

Experience with Jira

Familiarity with Agile work environment

Strong organizational skills

Understanding of UX principles

Tools

Jira

Figma

Job description

As a Product Owner you'll be at the forefront of transforming digital experiences in a dynamic and innovative environment! As a critical member of our team, you'll prioritize and shape the product backlog, turning visionary ideas into actionable user stories that deliver tangible value.

With an unwavering focus on collaboration, you'll work alongside talented partners to define and refine features that align with our strategic goals. Your insights will guide the delivery team, ensuring solutions that delight users and meet business demands.

Must have:

• Experience in eCommerce or customer journeys
• Must be able to write user stories
• Experience with Jira
• Agile work environment
• Hybrid 3 days a week onsite in NYC

Responsibilities:

• Define, refine, and prioritize the backlog for the delivery team.
• Develop clear and actionable user stories for the delivery team to implement.
• Communicate team capacity and workload to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager in developing and planning product strategy.
• Manage features and user stories from initiation through to acceptance.
• Sign‑off on completed features and communicate any trade‑offs made during the development cycle to leadership and stakeholders.
• Continuously refine the product backlog to ensure tasks are well‑defined.
• Identify and communicate risks and dependencies to keep projects on track.
• Participate in and prepare for product planning sessions, including Daily Stand‑Up, Refinement, Sprint Planning, and Quarterly Planning.
• Create communications and conduct product demonstrations.
• Provide guidance and direction to the delivery team.
• Keep stakeholders informed with regular status updates.
• Identify opportunities for product enhancements and team efficiency improvements

Top Skills Details:

• Articulate the product vision, requirements, and progress effectively.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable technical directions.
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders in projects.
• Communicate and present effectively to all levels within the organization.
• Recognize and address potential risks and dependencies.
• Utilize data analytics and metrics for informed decision‑making.
• Understand UX principles to enhance product design.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Have 2+ years of experience as a product owner within a delivery team.
• Have 2+ years of experience using Jira, Figma, and other agile delivery tools.
• Comprehend the technical implications of design and development choices.
• Build strong relationships and facilitate collaboration across teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.