Strategic Product Owner: Agile Leader & Backlog Master

CPI Security

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

CPI Security, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a full-time Product Owner to join our corporate headquarters and drive product value. You will define and prioritize the backlog, write clear user stories with acceptance criteria, and guide the team through Agile ceremonies.

This in-office role bridges stakeholders and development to deliver customer-focused solutions. You will align the product roadmap with business goals, collaborate with customers and teams, and foster continuous improvement using

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
Certified in Project Management Professional (PMP).
Proven experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or in a similar role within an Agile environment.
Strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
Experience with product lifecycle management and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Familiarity with product management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and technical environments.

Responsibilities

Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog to reflect business priorities and user needs.
Write, refine, and complete user stories, including detailed requirements and acceptance criteria, for the development team.
Ensure backlog items are well-groomed and ready for development, reducing ambiguity.
Serve as the primary liaison between the development team, stakeholders, and customers.
Engage with stakeholders to understand business goals, gather requirements, and align on vision and priorities.
Define and communicate the product vision aligned with goals and market demands.
Stay informed about industry trends, feedback, and competitive insights to shape the roadmap.
Participate in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives.
Ensure the team understands priorities and objectives for each sprint.
Collaborate with the team to deliver incremental value and quality releases.
Prioritize features to balance technical debt, user satisfaction, and business value.
Stay updated on Agile methodologies and technological advancements.
Foster continuous improvement and encourage team feedback.
Engage in Agile communities to bring innovative ideas.
Define KPIs and success metrics to evaluate impact of features.
Review and analyze product performance to drive improvements.