Product Owner

United Data Technologies, Inc.; Yorktown (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Data Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Product Owner to maximize product value by managing the backlog and aligning features with business goals.

You will bridge business stakeholders and the development team, translating needs into actionable requirements and driving sprint execution. You will own the backlog, refine items, collaborate with leadership on roadmap, and ensure user stories meet acceptance criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in Product Owner/BA roles in Agile environments.
• Strong Agile/Scrum knowledge with backlog management.
• Translate business needs into detailed requirements and user stories.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with SaaS/ERP/COTS is a plus.
• Familiarity with Jira/Confluence and backlog/sprint tracking.
• 1–3 years as Product Owner/BA in similar roles.
• Experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and docs.
• Hands-on QA testing and validating requirements.
• Collaboration with developers and cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate meetings, demos, and training; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to align on product vision and goals.
• Translate objectives into initiatives and maintain a clear roadmap.
• Define functional and non-functional requirements with stakeholders.
• Document processes, user stories, and acceptance criteria clearly.
• Own and refine the product backlog based on value and impact.
• Refine backlog items for sprint planning clarity.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business and technical teams.
• Balance priorities across departments to meet goals.
• Plan sprints with Scrum Master and development team.
• Participate in sprint reviews and retrospectives to improve delivery.
• Use Jira/Confluence to track epics, stories, bugs, and progress.
• Ensure transparency in sprint status, impediments, and deliverables.
• Represent customer voice by gathering feedback for decisions.
• Advocate for excellent UX in collaboration with design/engineering.
• Use data to validate decisions and measure KPIs.
• Identify optimization opportunities and iterate on outcomes.
• Coordinate with dev and QA for releases; define release goals.

Skills

Backlog management

Agile / Scrum

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

User stories & acceptance criteria

Jira

Confluence

Cross-functional collaboration

UX collaboration

Product roadmap planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Power Platform

Job description

UDT is a technology enabler that helps clients in major industries evaluate, architect, provide, secure, and manage technology on the go, in the rack, and in the cloud. UDT provides technical, professional, cybersecurity, and managed services.

This is a full-time remote position, but you must be located in one of the following states: AK, FL, NC, SC, GA, OK, TN, TX, VA

Product Owner

The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product by managing and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring the development team delivers high-quality features that align with business objectives. Acting as the bridge between business stakeholders and the technical team, the Product Owner translates business needs into actionable requirements, drives sprint execution, and ensures that the final product meets stakeholder expectations and end-user needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to understand and align on the product vision and goals.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives and maintain a clear product roadmap.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and define functional and non-functional requirements.
• Document business processes, user stories, and acceptance criteria with clarity and precision.
• Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it is prioritized based on business value and impact.
• Regularly refine backlog items to provide clarity for the development team during sprint planning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the business and technical teams.
• Balance competing priorities across departments while ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Partner with the Scrum Master and development team to plan sprints, define goals, and ensure clear task allocation.
• Participate in sprint reviews and retrospectives to continuously improve delivery processes.
• Use Jira (or equivalent tools) to track epics, stories, bugs, and progress across sprints.
• Ensure transparency in sprint status, impediments, and deliverables.
• Represent the voice of the customer by gathering user feedback and ensuring it informs product decisions.
• Advocate for an excellent user experience (UX) in collaboration with design and engineering teams.
• Use analytics and performance data to validate product decisions and measure success against KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and iterate based on measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate with development and QA teams to plan, test, and deliver product releases.
• Communicate release timelines, updates, and key changes to stakeholders.
• Identify risks or roadblocks that may impact delivery and work proactively to mitigate them.
• Escalate critical issues and coordinate resolutions with relevant teams.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance team efficiency and product delivery.
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices to ensure product competitiveness.
• Ensure all stakeholders have a shared understanding of priorities, timelines, and goals.
• Maintain clear, consistent, and proactive communication throughout the product lifecycle.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate
• Experience with enterprise or internal business applications
• Exposure to system integrations or workflow automation
• Experience supporting change management or user adoption initiatives
• Experience supporting compliance driven processes through requirements, testing, and documentation
• Scrum Product Owner or Agile certification (CSPO, PSPO, or equivalent)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or related role within Agile product development.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, with hands-on experience in backlog management.
• Ability to translate business needs into detailed product requirements and user stories.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience working with SaaS, ERP, or market-facing COTS products is a plus.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile tools.
• Experience using Jira for backlog management and sprint tracking
• 1-3 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and product delivery lifecycles
• Proven experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional documentation
• Hands-on experience performing manual QA testing and validating business requirements
• Experience working directly with developers and cross-functional delivery teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable facilitating meetings, demos, and training sessions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with e-commerce, workflow automation, or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Experience in managing integrations and API-driven products.
• Knowledge of best practices in:
  • User-Centered Design (UCD)
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) automation
  • Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience working with Quality Engineering teams to improve product reliability and automation.

What UDT offers you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the organization. UDT’s Total Rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage as of the 1st of the month, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, 7 annual holidays and unlimited paid time off options.

Join us and be part of an inclusive, energizing, and collaborative environment. UDT is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and pre-employment drug screen. UDT is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status