Senior Product Owner

Job Title: Senior Product Owner (9-12 month Contract with possible extension) 
Location: East Coast of America 
We are working with a leading technology company that provides innovative solutions to businesses worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Product Owner to join our team for a contract role on the East Coast of America. This position will report to the Director of Product and will be responsible for driving the product vision, strategy, and roadmap. 
Responsibilities: 

• Define and drive the product vision and strategy for large clients, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategy and goals. 
• Develop and maintain the product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer needs, market trends, and business priorities. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure the product meets customer needs, is technically feasible, and is financially viable. 
• Lead an agile team consisting of software engineers, experience designers and quality assurance engineers. 
• Work closely with the engineering team to break down product requirements into clear and concise user stories, and ensure the team has a clear understanding of the product vision and goals. 
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that it is always up to date and reflects the most current priorities. 
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape, and incorporate these insights into the product strategy and roadmap. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in product management or product ownership, with a track record of successfully launching and scaling digital products. 
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform product decisions and measure success. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, and drive results in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools, such as JIRA and Confluence. 
• Knowledge of UX design principles and the ability to work closely with designers to ensure the product is user-friendly and intuitive. 
• Background in Software Engineering & stakeholders management.