ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.
Sr. Product Owner IV – Burbank, CA – Hybrid
Initial 11‑month contract (40 hrs/week). Potential extension or FTE conversion. W2 role only – no 1099 or C2C. Contact Richard Pereira (richard.pereira@experis.com).
We are looking for a proactive, agile thinker who thrives on tackling complex, user‑centric challenges. Highly supportive team with diverse skill sets and backgrounds.
Key Projects
Product Ownership for the new studio applications.
Bridging the alignment gap between Technical Teams and Product Teams.
Purpose of this Team
As part of our Studio Economics transformation, we are embarking on a new chapter, one where business, finance and technology work together in small product‑oriented delivery teams (PODs) to design and build solutions to meet users’ needs.
Must Have Skills
Experience with leadership to define product vision.
Co‑create the product’s purpose and direction aligned with business strategy; translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results; evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts.
Ability to act as the voice of the user.
Bring the user into the room through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback); co‑create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing); drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use.
Ability to establish and own the product roadmap.
Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets; ensure backlog items are well‑defined and delivery‑ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners); regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities.
Nice‑to‑Haves: Certifications (CPM, CSPO, SAFe) a plus.
Understands studio economics ecosystem.
Successful Profiles should have…
5 yrs total, with 1 + year in product, sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; Bachelor’s in Business, Economics, Computer Science or related field.
6–9 yrs total, with 3 + years leading delivery as a Product Owner or similar role. Strong experience in sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; Bachelor’s required; MBA or Master’s preferred.
10+ yrs total, including significant experience leading product delivery at scale. Deep expertise in sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; MBA or Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Job Description
As a Product Owner (PO), you’re the strategic anchor for your agile pods—shaping vision, prioritizing outcomes, and delivering value.
You sit at the intersection of business, technology, and user needs, helping our client transform how they operate and innovate through digital products and platforms.
In this new role, fully dedicated to the product delivery pods, the PO will help shape the future of the Studio Economics products and platforms.
Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role
Partner with program / workstream leadership to define product vision.
Co‑create the product’s purpose and direction aligned with business strategy.
Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results.
Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts.
Act as the voice of the user.
Bring the user into the room through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback).
Co‑create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing).
Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use.
Establish and own the product roadmap.
Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets.
Ensure backlog items are well‑defined and delivery‑ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners).
Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities.
Decide on prioritization of backlog.
Make trade‑off decisions that balance user value, business impact, and technical feasibility.
Use team velocity and capacity data to inform planning and scope decisions.
Empower the POD by facilitating collective prioritization, but own the final call.
Own the outcomes of the POD.
Define what success looks like and make "go/no-go" calls on feature readiness.
Track progress against key outcomes (e.g., OKRs, KPIs) and adjust direction as needed.
Lead and motivate the POD team by providing clear context, shared mission, and a focus on outcomes vs output.
Champion a learning mindset, encouraging iteration, experimentation, and data‑informed decision making.
Manage key risks and dependencies.
Proactively identify and address risks, blockers, and cross‑team dependencies.
Navegate conversations with stakeholders to resolve conflicting priorities or timelines.
Keep communication lines open with internal sponsors to ensure ongoing alignment and support.
Regards, Richard Pereira richard.pereira@experis.com
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We are looking for a proactive, agile thinker who thrives on tackling complex, user‑centric challenges. Highly supportive team with diverse skill sets and backgrounds.
Key Projects
Product Ownership for the new studio applications.
Bridging the alignment gap between Technical Teams and Product Teams.
Purpose of this Team
As part of our Studio Economics transformation, we are embarking on a new chapter, one where business, finance and technology work together in small product‑oriented delivery teams (PODs) to design and build solutions to meet users’ needs.
Must Have Skills
Experience with leadership to define product vision.
Co‑create the product’s purpose and direction aligned with business strategy; translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results; evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts.
Ability to act as the voice of the user.
Bring the user into the room through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback); co‑create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing); drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use.
Ability to establish and own the product roadmap.
Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets; ensure backlog items are well‑defined and delivery‑ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners); regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities.
Nice‑to‑Haves: Certifications (CPM, CSPO, SAFe) a plus.
Understands studio economics ecosystem.
Successful Profiles should have…
5 yrs total, with 1 + year in product, sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; Bachelor’s in Business, Economics, Computer Science or related field.
6–9 yrs total, with 3 + years leading delivery as a Product Owner or similar role. Strong experience in sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; Bachelor’s required; MBA or Master’s preferred.
10+ yrs total, including significant experience leading product delivery at scale. Deep expertise in sales, finance, or analytics/data roles; MBA or Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Job Description
As a Product Owner (PO), you’re the strategic anchor for your agile pods—shaping vision, prioritizing outcomes, and delivering value.
You sit at the intersection of business, technology, and user needs, helping our client transform how they operate and innovate through digital products and platforms.
In this new role, fully dedicated to the product delivery pods, the PO will help shape the future of the Studio Economics products and platforms.
Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role
Partner with program / workstream leadership to define product vision.
Co‑create the product’s purpose and direction aligned with business strategy.
Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results.
Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts.
Act as the voice of the user.
Bring the user into the room through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback).
Co‑create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing).
Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use.
Establish and own the product roadmap.
Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets.
Ensure backlog items are well‑defined and delivery‑ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners).
Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities.
Decide on prioritization of backlog.
Make trade‑off decisions that balance user value, business impact, and technical feasibility.
Use team velocity and capacity data to inform planning and scope decisions.
Empower the POD by facilitating collective prioritization, but own the final call.
Own the outcomes of the POD.
Define what success looks like and make "go/no-go" calls on feature readiness.
Track progress against key outcomes (e.g., OKRs, KPIs) and adjust direction as needed.
Lead and motivate the POD team by providing clear context, shared mission, and a focus on outcomes vs output.
Champion a learning mindset, encouraging iteration, experimentation, and data‑informed decision making.
Manage key risks and dependencies.
Proactively identify and address risks, blockers, and cross‑team dependencies.
Navegate conversations with stakeholders to resolve conflicting priorities or timelines.
Keep communication lines open with internal sponsors to ensure ongoing alignment and support.
Regards, Richard Pereira richard.pereira@experis.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr