Technical Product Owner- CoPilot

Apex Systems; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESPP

HSA

EAP with counseling

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Technical Product Owner - AI in Washington state (Hybrid in Bothell or Bellevue) for a 2-year contract. Lead AI transformation by defining Copilot strategy, gather requirements, write user stories, and prioritize features across IT, Data Ops, IT Security, and business stakeholders.

You will own end-to-end lifecycle of AI productivity tools, set roadmaps, govern deployments, define acceptance criteria, and drive adoption via training and assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Data & Analytics, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of six years of experience as a Technical Product Manager, Technical Product Owner, or in a similar agile role. Prior Copilot rollout experience required.
• Deep practical experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot and the broader M365 ecosystem; knowledge of AI/ML concepts, cloud-native architecture, and API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage AI/Copilot lifecycle from strategy to deployment and governance.
• Elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements for AI-enhanced productivity.
• Translate business needs into actionable user stories and technical specs for development teams.
• Create and maintain a strategic roadmap for the AI productivity platform.

Skills

AI product management

Copilot rollout experience

Stakeholder management

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, Data & Analytics, or related

Tools

Microsoft Azure

API Integrations

Job description

Job#: 3052642

Job Description:

Technical Product Owner - AI

Location: Bothell or Bellevue Washington (Hybrid)

Employment Type: 2 year Contract

Role Overview

This role is focused on leading an AI transformation by defining the strategy for leveraging Copilot and related AI productivity platforms. As the Technical Product Owner, you will be responsible for the end-to-end strategy, development, and management of AI-driven productivity tools. You will collaborate with IT, Data Operations, IT Security, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, define user stories, and prioritize features that utilize generative AI to enhance employee productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the AI/Copilot lifecycle, from strategy and roadmap development to deployment and governance.
• Engage with stakeholders to elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements for AI-enhanced productivity.
• Translate business needs into actionable user stories and technical specifications for development teams.
• Create and maintain a strategic roadmap for the AI productivity platform, aligning it with broader digital transformation initiatives.
• Prioritize the product backlog and future rollouts based on business value, technical complexity, and resource constraints.
• Partner with IT infrastructure, operations, and data teams to ensure seamless integration of new AI capabilities.
• Define acceptance criteria and success metrics, and oversee the testing and validation of AI features.
• Support the rollout of new AI tools by organizing training, developing adoption assets, and driving user engagement.
• Continuously monitor the performance and usage of AI tools to identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Data & Analytics, or a related field is required.

Experience: A minimum of six years of experience as a Technical Product Manager, Technical Product Owner, or in a similar role within an agile environment. Demonstrable experience with a prior Copilot rollout is required.

Technical Skills: Deep practical experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot and the broader M365 ecosystem. Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, cloud-native architecture, and API integrations is necessary. Familiarity with AI governance, security, and responsible AI practices is expected.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with prompt engineering or configuring AI model outputs to meet user needs.
• Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), data privacy, and security best practices.
• Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Azure AI Engineer Associate, or Enterprise Administrator Expert are advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $80 -$90/hr. A comprehensive benefits package is available for eligible employees.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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