Senior ML Product Owner - Remote, Contract-to-Hire

Eliassen Group; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Senior ML Product Owner / Business Analyst to lead the analysis and ownership of ML-enabled payment optimization initiatives in a cross-functional agile team. The role emphasizes translating strategy into actionable delivery and aligning stakeholders around measurable outcomes.

This contract-to-hire position offers W2 employment with benefits. The candidate will own ML product roadmaps, define requirements, and ensure timely delivery through strong collaboration with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in BA/PO/TPM or related role.
• Proven ability to deliver real-time ML products.
• Experience with data ecosystems, pipelines, ML lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Proficient in SQL and at least one analytics tool.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and leadership in agile.
• Ability to mentor teams and influence without authority.
• Navigate ambiguity and deliver with urgency.
• Bonus: merchant acquiring or card network experience.
• Bonus: tokenization, real-time payments familiarity.
• Bonus: experience in large, regulated organizations.

Responsibilities

• Translate requests into high-level requirements and user stories.
• Own ML product roadmaps and prioritize objectives.
• Drive delivery planning and sprint sequencing.
• Monitor features against acceptance criteria.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate across teams for aligned delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile environments

Data analysis

Communication with leadership

Mentoring teams

Ambiguity navigation

Tools

SQL

Analytics tools

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking a Senior ML Product Owner / Business Analyst to lead the analysis and ownership of ML-enabled payment optimization initiatives in a cross-functional agile team. The role emphasizes translating strategy into actionable delivery and aligning stakeholders around measurable outcomes.

This contract-to-hire position offers W2 employment with benefits. The candidate will own ML product roadmaps, define requirements, and ensure timely delivery through strong collaboration with