Product Owner
Akkodis is seeking a – “IT Product Owner” for a Contract position with a client located in Remote. Pay Range: $60 - $65/hr. (The rate/salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.). Position Overview We are seeking an experienced IT Product Owner to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of technology products and solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, architects, and UX partners to translate business needs into clear product requirements and deliver technology solutions that provide measurable business value. The Product Owner will manage product backlogs, prioritize initiatives, define user stories, and ensure successful delivery through Agile methodologies while aligning product development with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Define and communicate product vision, strategy, roadmap, and priorities in alignment with business objectives. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, development teams, and technical leadership. Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into functional specifications, epics, and user stories. Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring development teams focus on high-value deliverables. Define clear acceptance criteria and ensure deliverables meet business and technical requirements. Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Developers, QA, Architects, and other stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle. Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Monitor product performance, track KPIs, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Manage stakeholder expectations, communicate progress, and resolve product-related dependencies and roadblocks. Support user acceptance testing (UAT), product releases, and post-implementation enhancements. Ensure solutions align with IT standards, security requirements, compliance guidelines, and enterprise architecture.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, Business Analysis, or IT delivery roles. Strong experience working with software development teams in an Agile/Scrum environment. Hands-on experience managing product backlogs, writing user stories, and defining acceptance criteria. Experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar product management tools. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), system integrations, APIs, and enterprise IT environments. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to balance business priorities with technical feasibility and delivery timelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or equivalent certification. Experience managing enterprise technology products, platforms, or digital transformation initiatives. Familiarity with cloud technologies, data platforms, APIs, and system integrations. Experience working with distributed engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders. Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software development practices. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance