Product Owner / Technical Roadmaps / Contract / Hybrid

Motion Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a contract Technical Program Manager serving as a Product Owner in a hybrid Playa Vista, Los Angeles setting. You will own the technical roadmap, collaborate with engineering and product teams, and drive high-impact initiatives across multiple scrum teams to deliver timely releases.

The role requires strong ownership, communication, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable requirements while maintaining alignment with business goals and a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tech program management with Product Owner focus in Agile environments.
• Collaborate with Engineering, UX, and Product Management to translate high-level asks into technical requirements.
• Groom and translate requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Proven track record managing multiple scrum teams in a large corporate setting.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile tooling; strong communication.
• Drive accountability and ownership across technical delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as Product Owner for critical technical programs, owning vision and roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and prioritize work.
• Refine backlog to align with business objectives and technical strategy.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders; provide progress updates and decisions.
• Translate complex tech concepts into business terms for alignment.
• Foster agile practices; support multiple scrum teams in a corporate setting.
• Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to enable delivery.

Skills

Agile leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical ownership

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Advanced degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD

Job description

Our client, a global leader in gaming and media, is hiring for a contract Technical Program Manager to serve as a Product Owner. This is a hybrid position in Playa Vista, Los Angeles.

This will be joining a fast-paced, Agile team that develops internal enterprise software for their gaming platform. This role will focus on Product Owner responsibilities and will be the key driver in shaping and executing their technical roadmap.

This role is responsible for collaborating with engineering teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership to define, prioritize, and deliver high-impact technical initiatives. Will ensure that multiple scrum teams are aligned with the business vision, using Agile methodologies to drive timely, quality releases. The ideal candidate is a proactive, go-getter leader with a track record of strong accountability and technical ownership.

Contract Duration: 12 Months to Start, Potential to Extend

Key Responsibilities:

Product Ownership & Vision

• Act as the Product Owner for critical technical programs, owning the product vision and roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define priorities, and articulate clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain and refine the product backlog to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical strategy.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and strategic decisions.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business terms to ensure stakeholder alignment and informed decision-making.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external partners, driving consensus and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Champion Agile best practices, serving as a key resource for multiple scrum teams in a large corporate environment.
• Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement and effective delivery.
• Foster strong collaboration between technical teams, stakeholders, and external partners to drive project success.

Technical Program Management

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of technical projects, ensuring milestones are met and technical debt is managed.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and impediments across multiple teams.
• Demonstrate strong accountability for technical ownership areas, ensuring quality and performance standards are met.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management with a focus on Product Owner role within Agile environments.
• Partnered closely with Engineering team, UX, and Product Management to navigate high-level asks to define clear, actionable technical requirements
• Worked cross-functionally with multiple business stakeholders to groom well-defined technical stories for Engineering team to implement
• Proven track record of managing multiple scrum teams in a large corporate setting.
• Hands-on experience in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and drive technical solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, go-getter mindset.
• Demonstrated accountability for technical ownership areas.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and driven to deliver high-quality products and solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with enterprise-level product development and large-scale Agile transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices and DevOps principles.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.