Senior Product Owner

Tata Consultancy Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Product Owner in Plano, TX. The ideal candidate will manage the product backlog and ensure effective communication between stakeholders and development teams. A Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field is required, along with strong analytical skills and familiarity with Agile processes. This full-time role offers a salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and prioritize the product backlog.
• Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and teams.
• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy.
• Track key performance metrics and analyze user behavior.
• Accept or reject deliverables based on defined criteria.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Agile/Scrum methodology

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science or related field

Job description

Product Ownership – Responsibilities

• Product backlog management: Create, manage, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring user stories are well‑defined with clear acceptance criteria for the development team.
• Requirements analysis: Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders, translating business needs into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Stakeholder communication: Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, development teams, and other members, communicating the product vision and progress.
• Product vision and strategy: Define and communicate the product vision and strategy, ensuring the development team is aligned with business goals and market needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams, product managers, and other departments to ensure the product is built correctly and meets customer needs.
• Product performance analysis: Track key performance metrics and analyze user behavior to identify areas for improvement and influence future product decisions.
• Delivery and acceptance: Accept or reject deliverables from the development team based on whether they meet the defined criteria, and assist with deployments.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and influence a cross‑functional team to achieve product goals.
• A strong understanding of the specific industry or product is often required.

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to effectively communicate with technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Agile/Scrum methodology: Familiarity with Agile development processes is essential, as the role often works within a Scrum framework.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and influence a cross‑functional team to achieve product goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Computer Science or related field.

Salary Range

$130,000 to $150,000 per year

Location

Plano, TX

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Product Management and Marketing

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting