Product Owner

PrePass; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Company-sponsored wellness initiatives

Job summary

A leading transportation technology firm is seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the e-Clearance team in Phoenix. The role involves creating and maintaining the product backlog, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving product innovation in an agile environment. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong decision-making skills, and proficiency with Agile methodologies. The position offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with business process and requirements analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a product backlog aligned with vision and objectives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

About PrePass

PrePass® is North America's most trusted weigh station bypass and toll management platform. We’re transforming how the transportation industry operates—creating solutions that keep trucks moving safely, efficiently, and compliantly. This means making bold decisions and building systems that support not only fleets but the broader economy. It all starts with enabling commercial vehicles to keep rolling with seamless toll management, weigh station bypass, and safety solutions. Our solutions are implemented in real‑time on highways and interstates across the nation, helping fleets go farther, faster. The work challenges and rewards, presenting complex problems that need ambitious answers. We hire bold thinkers with a heart for impact, a passion for progress, and optimism to shape the future of transportation.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead development for our e‑Clearance team in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. The role requires strong decision‑making skills, adaptability, and the ability to deliver high‑quality products aligned with business goals and customer needs. You will partner closely with product managers, development teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to translate product vision into impactful software solutions. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of how to manage complex systems, excels in Agile methodologies, approaches problem‑solving with reliability and initiative, and has strong analytical skills. This is a hybrid position based out of our Downtown Phoenix corporate office.

Essential Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Delivery

• Create, prioritize, and maintain a product backlog aligned with product vision and business objectives.
• Understand customer operations and how our products deliver value and maximize operational efficiency.
• Prioritize features and stories within sprints to maximize customer value.
• Ensure backlog items are clearly defined, understood, and properly estimated.
• Facilitate sprint planning, discovery sessions, and translate requirements into actionable user stories.
• Review and analyze product performance and present well‑researched ideas on how to improve customer experience.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure features meet customer needs and are delivered on schedule.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for the product domain and a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with development, design, and QA teams to maintain product quality and consistency.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with industry trends and Agile best practices to drive product innovation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• Hands‑on experience with business process and requirements analysis.
• Strong understanding of complex systems.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum) and backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent decision‑making, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with user‑centered design principles.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and drive outcomes without formal authority.
• Some travel may be required.

Desired Characteristics

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across diverse teams.
• High degree of initiative, ownership, and accountability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering customer value.

Benefits

• Robust benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision starting on the date of hire.
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, holidays, and floating holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Company‑funded "lifestyle account" upon hire to support physical and mental well‑being (e.g., ski passes, retreats, gym memberships).
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Voluntary benefits (legal and pet discounts).
• Employee assistance program at no cost.
• Company‑sponsored "Culture Team" focused on physical, mental, and professional well‑being.
• Community give‑back initiatives.
• Culture that focuses on employee development initiatives.

Join us. At PrePass, our mission drives us. We invest in relationships, challenge ourselves to innovate, and win together. Simply put, we live our core values. Ready to help move the transportation industry forward? Join us and let’s drive progress—together.