Product Owner | Agile Backlog & Roadmap Lead

Cinfracs; Hoffman Estates (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CINFRACS Inc. in Hoffman Estates, IL seeks a dedicated Product Owner to lead product strategy, manage the backlog, and align cross-functional teams for timely delivery. The role requires strong agile experience and collaboration with stakeholders to translate user needs into actionable requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a background in software projects, experience with Jira, and a solid understanding of SDLC processes. Travel to client sites may be required within the USA.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban).
• Experience as Product Owner or similar in software projects.
• Proficiency with Jira for backlog management and sprint planning.
• Familiarity with SDLC processes (Waterfall and Agile).
• Ability to write user stories, wireframes, and mockups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in mobile app development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize product requirements.
• Create and maintain the product backlog, ensuring proper grooming and prioritization.
• Work closely with development teams to deliver features on time and with high quality.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap to internal teams.
• Gather feedback from customers and end-users to continuously improve the product.
• Define and track key metrics to measure the success of the product.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Product Owner

Jira

SDLC

User stories

Wireframes

Mockups

Communication

Analytical

Mobile apps

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

CINFRACS Inc. in Hoffman Estates, IL seeks a dedicated Product Owner to lead product strategy, manage the backlog, and align cross-functional teams for timely delivery. The role requires strong agile experience and collaboration with stakeholders to translate user needs into actionable requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a background in software projects, experience with Jira, and a solid understanding of SDLC processes. Travel to client sites may be required within the USA.