Product Owner | CCG | Plano, TX

CCG; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CCG in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Product Owner to own roadmaps, write user stories, groom backlogs, and plan sprints for enterprise software initiatives. You will collaborate with business leaders, customers, and engineering teams to capture requirements and ensure timely, high-quality feature delivery.

The role demands a strong Agile background, exceptional stakeholder management, and immediate availability for deployment in Plano.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• 4+ years of professional experience as Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Agile PM in software.
• Strong experience with agile methodologies, Scrum, user stories, and backlog grooming.
• Proven track record collaborating with software engineering teams in enterprise tech.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps or Trello.
• Understand SDLC and API integration architectures.
• Availability for full-time employment in Plano, TX

Responsibilities

• Own product roadmaps, user story mapping, backlog grooming, and sprint planning.
• Gather requirements from business leaders and customers and write clear acceptance criteria.
• Lead sprint ceremonies and collaborate with engineers, QA, and UI/UX designers.
• Ensure high-quality delivery and remove impediments during development lifecycles.
• Monitor product performance metrics and drive iterative improvements.
• Maintain release notes and feature roadmaps for stakeholders.
• Engage clients and executives to align on business objectives and value.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum frameworks

User story mapping

Backlog grooming

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Business Admin

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Trello

Job description

Position Summary

CCG is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Product Owner with a strong background in agile product management, backlog refinement, and software development lifecycles to join our client engagement team on a full-time, permanent basis in Plano, TX. In this specialized product ownership role, you will spearhead defining product vision, prioritizing user stories, managing product backlogs, and collaborating closely with engineering squads and executive stakeholders to deliver high-impact technology solutions. You will work cross-functionally to ensure alignment with business objectives and rapid feature delivery. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree, deep practical mastery of agile methodologies, exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, and immediate availability for deployment in Plano.

Detailed Job Description

As a Product Owner at CCG in Plano, TX, you will take full ownership of product roadmaps, user story mapping, backlog grooming, and sprint planning across enterprise software initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass collaborating with business leaders and customers to gather functional requirements, writing clear and comprehensive user stories with precise acceptance criteria, managing feature releases, and leading sprint ceremonies. You will partner with software engineers, quality assurance teams, and UI/UX designers to remove impediments, validate deliverables, and drive continuous product improvement. Working in a fast-paced technology consulting environment, you will deliver scalable products that maximize business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and release goals in alignment with enterprise business strategy.
• Manage, groom, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring user stories are ready for engineering sprints.
• Write detailed, comprehensive user stories with precise acceptance criteria and functional specifications.
• Lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and retrospective reviews.
• Collaborate proactively with engineering squads, architects, and quality assurance teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Engage directly with clients, stakeholders, and business leaders to capture requirements and demonstrate increments.
• Monitor product performance metrics, user feedback, and adoption rates to drive iterative enhancements.
• Resolve scope ambiguities, technical blockers, and resource trade-offs during development lifecycles.
• Maintain comprehensive product documentation, release notes, and feature roadmap trackers.
• Ensure strict adherence to agile best practices, continuous delivery principles, and quality benchmarks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4+ years of professional experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Agile Product Manager in software development.
• Strong practical expertise in agile methodologies, Scrum frameworks, user story mapping, and backlog grooming.
• Proven track record working with software engineering teams in modern enterprise technology environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical problem-solving, and communication capabilities.
• Familiarity with agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or Trello.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and API integration architectures.
• Professional availability for full-time employment in Plano, TX

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Agile Product Owner (PSPO).
• Experience with data analytics platforms, cloud migration projects, or enterprise software products.
• Prior working experience in technology consulting firms, digital agencies, or enterprise IT organizations.
• Technical background in software engineering, coding, or system architecture.
• Advanced understanding of UX/UI design principles and user research methodologies.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Plano, TX)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for product owner roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your backlog prioritization framework, cross-functional team leadership size, and successful product release metrics.