Product Owner Technical Background

Product Owner – Technical Background

Newark, NJ (Onsite – Full Time)

$120K–$160K (Based on Experience)

Company Overview

Join a fast-growing, technology-driven organization dedicated to streamlining complex operations through smart, scalable software solutions. We’re a team that values innovation, accountability, and results — building tools that directly impact efficiency, visibility, and decision-making across the business.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a hands-on Product Owner with a strong technical foundation — ideally someone who began their career as a software engineer or developer and has since evolved into a strategic product leader.

You’ll bridge business and technology, translating high-level business goals into clear, actionable product requirements. You’ll lead Agile ceremonies, manage product backlogs, and work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments , understands both technical complexity and business value , and enjoys guiding software products from vision to deployment.

The Ideal Candidate

You’re a natural translator between business and technical teams — equally comfortable in a design review or sprint planning session. You think in systems, break down problems logically, and have the curiosity of a builder with the discipline of a product owner.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with business stakeholders to define and prioritize the Product Roadmap in alignment with strategic goals.
• Translate business objectives into epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria that guide engineering teams.
• Lead Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.
• Collaborate with UX / UI teams to validate and refine product designs before development.
• Maintain a clear and organized product backlog ; manage dependencies and ensure sprint cadence is met.
• Champion Agile best practices and ensure product quality through sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Partner with engineering to break down technical stories , define “definition of done,” and manage release timelines.
• Track project metrics ( velocity, burndown, throughput ) and communicate progress to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Must-Haves

Benefits

This is a high-visibility opportunity for a product-minded technologist who thrives at the intersection of business strategy and software execution.

If you’re ready to take ownership, lead cross-functional teams, and see your ideas come to life — we’d love to hear from you.

Email Resume : Joel@maiplacement.com

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Compensation :

$120,000-$160,000 per year