Product Owner IV(only W2, no third party)

CBTS; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Product Owner IV. This executive-level contract role involves defining the product vision, acting as the voice of the user, and establishing the product roadmap. Candidates should have significant experience in product, sales, finance, or analytics, with a Bachelor's degree required and an MBA preferred. The position is based in Burbank, California, offering a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $130,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years total experience in product, sales, finance, or analytics/data roles.
• Experience leading product delivery as a Product Owner or similar role.
• Deep expertise in sales, finance, or analytics/data roles is required.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and align it with business strategy.
• Act as the voice of the user through research and user feedback.
• Establish and own the product roadmap, ensuring backlog refinement.

Skills

Leadership

User Engagement

Roadmap Management

Education

Bachelor's in Business

MBA or Master's preferred

Job description

Product Owner IV (only W2, no third party)

Notes:

Successful Profiles should have

• 5 yrs total, with 1+ year in product, sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; Bachelor's in Business, Economics, Computer Science or related field (Functional Experience)
• 6-9 yrs total, with 3+ years leading delivery as a Product Owner or similar role. Strong experience in sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; Bachelor's required; MBA or Master's preferred (Autonomous Experience)
• 10+ yrs total, including significant experience leading product delivery at scale. Deep expertise in sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; MBA or Master’s degree strongly preferred (Expert Experience)

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) Experience with Leadership to define product vision

• Co-create the product's purpose and direction aligned with business strategy; Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results; Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts.

2) Ability to Act as the voice of the user

• Bring the user into the room - through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback); Co-create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing); Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use.

3) Ability to Establish and own the product roadmap

• Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets; Ensure backlog items are well-defined and delivery-ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners); Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities.

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

(None listed)

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Sales, Product Management, and Management

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution and Technology, Information and Media

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