Product Owner ? Software System

Appone; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon in Detroit is seeking an experienced Product Owner – Software System to lead product vision and guide cross-functional Agile teams through the full software development lifecycle.

You will own the backlog, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure delivery of high-quality software that aligns with business objectives and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, software engineering, business administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a compelling product vision aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain a strategic product roadmap with actionable milestones.
• Own the product backlog with clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and the development team to prioritize work.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure timely delivery of features.
• Monitor market and technology trends to inform prioritization and strategy.

Skills

Agile leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / Software Eng / Business Admin

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

AWS/Azure

APIs & CI/CD

Job description

EOE Statement Eccalon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EEO is the law.

Category Product Owner

Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Product Owner – Software System to join our team. In this role, you will own the product vision, drive development priorities, and serve as the critical link between our business stakeholders and engineering teams. Acting as the bridge between business strategy and technical development teams, this role is responsible for defining the product vision, managing the product backlog, and guiding cross-functional Agile teams through the entire software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategy
  • Define and communicate a compelling product vision aligned with business objectives
  • Develop and maintain a strategic product roadmap with actionable milestones
  • Monitor competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and industry trends
• Backlog Ownership & Prioritization
  • Build, refine, and prioritize the product backlog based on customer value, business impact, and technical dependencies
  • Write clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria
  • Keep the backlog transparent, visible, and continuously updated
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, customers, and the development team
  • Gather feedback through advisory sessions and communicate product updates regularly
  • Manage expectations by explaining prioritization decisions and trade-offs transparently
• Agile Execution & Ceremonies
  • Participate in sprint planning, standups, reviews, refinement, and retrospectives
  • Define and communicate sprint and release goals
  • Help resolve priority conflicts and remove delivery impediments
• Quality Assurance & Delivery
  • Oversee the full product lifecycle — design, development, testing, and deployment
  • Validate delivered features against acceptance criteria with QA and development teams
  • Track delivery timelines and proactively address risks
• Continuous Improvement
  • Use analytics, user feedback, and metrics to guide prioritization and measure feature impact
  • Champion process improvements and foster a culture of learning
  • Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a software development environment
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the software development lifecycle
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Confluence
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• CSPO, PSPO, or SAFe POPM certification
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), APIs, microservices, or CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with data products, BI tools, or SQL
• Experience in a SAFe or multi-team Agile environment

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

About the Organization

Eccalon provides global solutions to the most challenging technological issues of the 21st-century, and our evolving portfolio spans five major markets: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense, Material Sciences, Advance Manufacturing, Sports Science, Biotechnology, and Health & Life Sciences. Eccalon's Executives foster a supportive work environment allowing our teams to thrive, and have a fierce dedication to innovation, security, and people. Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, trust, and we are committed to offering career advancement opportunities to all employees. Encouraging a healthy and balanced life, we offer an extensive benefits package to support the wellness of our employees and their families. You will be joining a team of innovators, working with cutting edge technologies, supporting mission critical projects, and making an impact.

Why Join Us?

Eccalon's Executives foster a supportive work environment allowing our teams to thrive, and have a fierce dedication to innovation, security, and people. Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, trust, and we are committed to offering career advancement opportunities to all employees. Encouraging a healthy and balanced life, we offer an extensive benefits package to support the wellness of our employees and their families. You will be joining a team of innovators, working with cutting edge technologies, supporting mission critical projects, and making an impact.

This position is currently accepting applications.