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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Technical Product Owner in Vienna, VA

Role Description

The Technical Product Owner is a pivotal member of the product development team, responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. This role combines a deep understanding of technology with strong product management and coordination skills to ensure successful delivery of high-quality digital products that meet user and business requirements. The ideal candidate excels at navigating both business and technical environments, fostering teamwork and clear communication across diverse groups.

• Product Vision and Strategy: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap, aligning with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Backlog Management: Own, prioritize, and refine the product backlog, ensuring that user stories and technical requirements are well documented, actionable, and aligned with business priorities.
• Technical Leadership: Work closely with engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, providing guidance and making informed trade-off decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for product-related decisions, facilitating productive communication among business, design, and technical teams.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and mutual understanding to achieve common objectives.
• Release Planning: Coordinate release schedules, set sprint goals, and ensure timely delivery of product increments.
• Quality Assurance: Define acceptance criteria, participate in testing, and validate that completed work meets the defined requirements and quality standards.
• Market and User Research: Gather and analyze feedback from users, stakeholders, and market trends to inform continuous product improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and dependencies, proactively addressing roadblocks to ensure smooth product delivery.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, or in a similar role within an agile software development environment.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development or architecture.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver successful products.
• Outstanding coordination skills and experience working collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively across business and technical sides of the organization, building consensus and driving action.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, and modern software architectures.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and design thinking.
• Certification such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) is a plus.
• 5+ years as a Product Owner or Technical Product Manager in agile software development
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions
• Experience managing and prioritizing product backlogs and writing clear user stories/requirements
• Skilled in coordinating across engineering, business, and design teams
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)

Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

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