Product Owner - Contract Job at Shift Paradigm, United States

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  • Shift Paradigm
  • United States

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Product Owner to join our team as a contractor, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of custom software projects. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, translating complex technical requirements into actionable development work using Agile methodology.

Key Responsibilities

Product Lifecycle Management

  • Oversee 1-2 concurrent software projects through complete development lifecycle
  • Lead discovery sessions with SMEs and clients to define project requirements
  • Author business requirements and translate them into detailed functional/technical specifications
  • Create executable user stories with clear acceptance criteria for development teams

Agile Leadership

  • Organize and facilitate Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, standups, demos, retrospectives)
  • Own and prioritize product backlog, negotiating scope around triple constraints
  • Monitor team capacity and plan velocity for sustainable delivery
  • Track progress using burn-down/burn-up charts and project management tools

Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as primary point of contact for product direction and project status
  • Communicate project health, risks, and performance metrics to stakeholders
  • Anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Negotiate scope changes and adapt to evolving priorities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Engineering, UX/UI, and Marketing teams
  • Facilitate technical conversations and process improvements
  • Ensure alignment with client-specific processes and methodologies
  • Lead project teams with authority through each development stage

Required Qualifications

  • 2-4 years Product Owner or technical project management experience
  • Strong knowledge of Scrum/Kanban/Agile/DevOps methodologies
  • Proficiency with Jira or similar project management tools
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications
  • Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) or similar certification
  • Experience with martech/software development projects
  • Background in client services or agency environment

Work Arrangement

  • Flexible hours based on project needs
  • Fully remote position
  • 1099 contractor relationship

Key Competencies

Analytical problem-solver, detail-oriented, excellent communicator, adaptable, collaborative leader, strategic thinker

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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