Simplex
This is a 6-12-month W2 contract. It is a 100% remote role based anywhere in the United States.
Our client is in the midst of a major acquisition and is looking for experienced Product Owners who can embed quickly into agile teams and ensure continuity in backlog creation & management, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment in anticipation of the acquisition. Potential for contract to hire as long-term strategy unfolds.
The surge Product Owner(s) will be responsible for:
Acting as the primary point of contact for one or more agile delivery teams. Creating, managing, and refining the team backlog in alignment with the following strategies: Employee Experience Program Billing Experience Mid-Market Experience Customer Experience (non-mid market) Data Migration Writing clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria. Prioritizing work based on value delivery, dependencies, and team capacity.Participating in key agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, daily stand-ups). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful product delivery during organizational transitions. Partner with business SMEs for domain knowledge transfer Engaging with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into product features. Ensuring delivered functionality meets business expectations and acceptance criteria. Escalating risks or blockers that impact delivery timelines or scope. Serve as the voice of the customer and internal stakeholders throughout the M&A lifecycle, ensuring business continuity and minimal service disruption. Monitor and communicate KPIs related to product performance, user adoption, and operational readiness in the context of post-merger integration. Deliverables:
A groomed and prioritized product backlog for assigned teams Documented user stories with clear acceptance criteria Participation in all agile ceremonies Weekly progress reports or updates to key stakeholders Clear articulation of risks, blockers, and mitigation plans Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a Product Owner in an agile environment Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or equivalent) Proven experience translating business requirements into technical deliverables Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, LucidChat, or similar Preferred:
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Experience working with decentralized or offshore agile teams Familiarity with telecom or similar infastructure systems like OSS/BSS, network inventory, service activation, and billing
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Our client is in the midst of a major acquisition and is looking for experienced Product Owners who can embed quickly into agile teams and ensure continuity in backlog creation & management, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment in anticipation of the acquisition. Potential for contract to hire as long-term strategy unfolds.
The surge Product Owner(s) will be responsible for:
Acting as the primary point of contact for one or more agile delivery teams. Creating, managing, and refining the team backlog in alignment with the following strategies: Employee Experience Program Billing Experience Mid-Market Experience Customer Experience (non-mid market) Data Migration Writing clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria. Prioritizing work based on value delivery, dependencies, and team capacity.Participating in key agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, daily stand-ups). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful product delivery during organizational transitions. Partner with business SMEs for domain knowledge transfer Engaging with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into product features. Ensuring delivered functionality meets business expectations and acceptance criteria. Escalating risks or blockers that impact delivery timelines or scope. Serve as the voice of the customer and internal stakeholders throughout the M&A lifecycle, ensuring business continuity and minimal service disruption. Monitor and communicate KPIs related to product performance, user adoption, and operational readiness in the context of post-merger integration. Deliverables:
A groomed and prioritized product backlog for assigned teams Documented user stories with clear acceptance criteria Participation in all agile ceremonies Weekly progress reports or updates to key stakeholders Clear articulation of risks, blockers, and mitigation plans Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a Product Owner in an agile environment Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or equivalent) Proven experience translating business requirements into technical deliverables Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, LucidChat, or similar Preferred:
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Experience working with decentralized or offshore agile teams Familiarity with telecom or similar infastructure systems like OSS/BSS, network inventory, service activation, and billing
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