Remote Product Owner — AI-Driven Ops & Growth

Makai Labs, LLC.

California

Remote

USD 120,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

In-person collaboration opportunities

Generous PTO

Flexible schedule

Free health insurance

401(k) matching

Career growth

Job summary

Makai Labs is seeking a Product Owner who translates business strategy into actionable development work. You’ll own the product backlog, write clear user stories, and ensure engineering and design teams have what they need to execute efficiently.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and keeps cross-functional teams aligned through crisp documentation and proactive communication. Fully remote with Eastern time zone expectations.

Qualifications

5+ years of direct Product Owner or similar experience.
Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile product delivery.
Proven success writing clear, detailed user stories and functional specs.
Excellent communication and documentation skills — responsive and concise.
Highly organized and proactive, with strong follow-through.
Experience working cross-functionally in fast-moving or startup environments.

Responsibilities

Own the product backlog and keep priorities clear, current, and actionable. Facilitate Agile ceremonies: backlog grooming, sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Track progress against goals, communicating updates clearly to stakeholders.
Oversee testing and validation to ensure features meet acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to align user experience with business intent.
Document, analyze, and iterate based on user feedback and performance metrics.