Simplex Hires LLC
Contract Chief Product Owner / Manager of Product Owners
Simplex Hires LLC, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
This is a 6-12-month W2 contract. It is a 100% remote role based anywhere in the United States.
Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. Our client is in the midst of a major acquisition and is looking for an experienced Chief Product Owner (CPO) to lead and mentor a team of Product Owners while driving product strategy and execution across multiple agile delivery teams. This role is critical in scaling product delivery, aligning cross-functional priorities, and maturing our agile product management practices to support a growing and evolving organization. Key Responsibilities:
● Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Owners to ensure consistency in backlog management, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment. ● Define and champion a cohesive product vision and multi-team roadmap that supports organizational goals and customer value delivery. ● Serve as a key strategic partner to business and executive stakeholders—facilitating collaboration and transparency across all levels. ● Drive consistency and maturity across agile ceremonies, artifacts, and roles through mentorship and hands-on leadership. ● Establish and evolve standards for user story quality and backlog grooming. ● Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies, risks, and blockers to maintain delivery flow and maximize velocity. ● Partner with Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, and leadership to assess team health and drive continuous improvement in agile ways of working. ● Use data and insights (velocity, team KPIs, OKRs, customer feedback) to inform product decisions and agile process improvements. ● Lead change management efforts as agile practices scale across programs or portfolios. ● Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, particularly through mergers, acquisitions, or organizational transitions. Required Qualifications:
● 7+ years of product management experience with 2+ years in a leadership role managing Product Owners or Product Managers. ● Demonstrated experience maturing agile practices in scaled, cross-functional environments (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, etc.). ● Proven track record of aligning strategy, delivery, and product execution across multiple teams or platforms. ● Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. ● Deep understanding of agile product management best practices, with a pragmatic approach to process improvement. Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience in telecommunications, M&A integration, or other complex enterprise / infrastructure domains. ● Prior success leading agile transformations or agile maturity efforts at the program or portfolio level. ● Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, LucidChart, and agile health dashboards. ● Certifications such as SAFe POPM, CSPO, or ICP-APO (Agile Product Ownership). #ZR
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Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. Our client is in the midst of a major acquisition and is looking for an experienced Chief Product Owner (CPO) to lead and mentor a team of Product Owners while driving product strategy and execution across multiple agile delivery teams. This role is critical in scaling product delivery, aligning cross-functional priorities, and maturing our agile product management practices to support a growing and evolving organization. Key Responsibilities:
● Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Owners to ensure consistency in backlog management, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment. ● Define and champion a cohesive product vision and multi-team roadmap that supports organizational goals and customer value delivery. ● Serve as a key strategic partner to business and executive stakeholders—facilitating collaboration and transparency across all levels. ● Drive consistency and maturity across agile ceremonies, artifacts, and roles through mentorship and hands-on leadership. ● Establish and evolve standards for user story quality and backlog grooming. ● Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies, risks, and blockers to maintain delivery flow and maximize velocity. ● Partner with Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, and leadership to assess team health and drive continuous improvement in agile ways of working. ● Use data and insights (velocity, team KPIs, OKRs, customer feedback) to inform product decisions and agile process improvements. ● Lead change management efforts as agile practices scale across programs or portfolios. ● Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, particularly through mergers, acquisitions, or organizational transitions. Required Qualifications:
● 7+ years of product management experience with 2+ years in a leadership role managing Product Owners or Product Managers. ● Demonstrated experience maturing agile practices in scaled, cross-functional environments (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, etc.). ● Proven track record of aligning strategy, delivery, and product execution across multiple teams or platforms. ● Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. ● Deep understanding of agile product management best practices, with a pragmatic approach to process improvement. Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience in telecommunications, M&A integration, or other complex enterprise / infrastructure domains. ● Prior success leading agile transformations or agile maturity efforts at the program or portfolio level. ● Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, LucidChart, and agile health dashboards. ● Certifications such as SAFe POPM, CSPO, or ICP-APO (Agile Product Ownership). #ZR
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