Strategic Product Owner & Systems Lead

UST; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

UST is seeking a Product Owner / Lead System Analyst to bridge business objectives with technology in a fast‑paced Agile environment. You will define the product vision, manage the backlog, and collaborate with stakeholders, product teams, architects, and developers to deliver value.

You will lead backlog grooming, define acceptance criteria, and work with cross‑functional teams to ensure delivery. A strong focus on stakeholder management and communication is required for success in distributed

Qualifications

• 8+ to 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and product lifecycle management.
• Experience with backlog management and writing user stories.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and development teams.
• Own, prioritize, and manage the product backlog.
• Gather, analyze, document, and validate business and system requirements.
• Translate business needs into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with Scrum Masters, Developers, QA teams, and Architects to ensure successful product delivery.
• Define product roadmaps and support strategic planning initiatives.
• Conduct impact analysis, gap analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to enhance customer experience and usability.
• Support UAT activities and ensure solutions meet business expectations.
• Monitor product performance and recommend enhancements based on business feedback and metrics.

Skills

Product ownership

Business analysis

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

UST is seeking a Product Owner / Lead System Analyst to bridge business objectives with technology in a fast‑paced Agile environment. You will define the product vision, manage the backlog, and collaborate with stakeholders, product teams, architects, and developers to deliver value.

You will lead backlog grooming, define acceptance criteria, and work with cross‑functional teams to ensure delivery. A strong focus on stakeholder management and communication is required for success in distributed