Technical Product Owner

TechDigital Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking a seasoned Technical Product Owner to support foundational capabilities for their AI platform. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders and engineering teams to drive platform execution and manage the product backlog. Applicants should have significant experience in AI/ML platforms and strong communication skills. This role is vital for delivering impactful technology solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology product development.
• 2+ years of experience working with AI/ML platforms.
• Experience with AI/ML lifecycle including model training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Manager to execute product vision.
• Translate product requirements into actionable features.
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog.

Skills

Technical product development

AI/ML platforms

Agile methodologies

Cloud infrastructure

Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Mural

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned and motivated Technical Product Owner to support the development of foundational capabilities for Client AI Platform. This role will work closely with the Product Manager to help define and deliver platform features such as APIs, LLM hub components, data connectors, and cloud infrastructure enhancements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and a passion for building scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms.
In this role, you will:

• Support Product Vision and Strategy – Collaborate with the Product Manager to understand and execute the product vision and roadmap for core AI/ML platform capabilities.
• Drive Platform Capability Execution – Translate product requirements into actionable features and user stories and acceptance criteria for engineering teams. Focus areas include APIs, LLM Hub integration, data connectors, and cloud infrastructure.
• Backlog Management and Planning – Maintain and prioritize the product backlog. Ensure timely delivery of features by working closely with engineering, data science, and DevOps teams.
• Cross-functional Collaboration – Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables. Facilitate agile ceremonies and support sprint planning and reviews.
• Stakeholder Communication – Author clear and concise status updates, executive presentations, and stakeholder communications. Manage expectations and escalate risks proactively.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Gather and refine requirements from stakeholders across business units, data scientists, engineering, security, and legal teams. Ensure feedback is incorporated into product iterations.
• Monitor Performance and Feedback – Track feature adoption and platform usage metrics. Use insights to recommend improvements and inform future development.
• Stay Current with Industry Trends – Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and best practices in AI/ML platforms, Generative AI and cloud infrastructure.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in technology product development, business analysis, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2+ years of experience working with AI/ML platforms, APIs, or cloud infrastructure (GCP, Azure, or AWS)
• Experience with the AI/ML lifecycle, including data ingestion, model training, deployment, and monitoring
• Experience working in Agile environments and using collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, and Mural

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field
• Experience with MLOps or LLMOps tools and practices
• Exposure to Generative AI technologies (e.g., LLMs, diffusion models)
• Understanding of platform security, compliance, and cloud optimization
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities