Junior/Intermediate Product Owner

Our public sector client is seeking a Junior/Intermediate Product Owner (3+ years) to manage product backlogs and Agile delivery processes- 206901

Join a public sector team supporting product strategy, Agile delivery, and user-centered product development initiatives. This role partners closely with business, CX/UX, and development teams to drive backlog management, sprint planning, user research, and roadmap prioritization. The position contributes to discovery activities, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of validated product outcomes aligned with business objectives.

1 year contract to start, hybrid mode. 3 days/week onsite in Richmond. 8 hours/day.

Must Haves

• 3+ years as a Business Analyst or Product Owner including 2 years of direct hands-on Agile practice
• Backlog management, user story writing, and sprint planning
• User research and applying findings to product decisions
• Stakeholder management across business, design, and engineering teams
• University Degree

Nice to Have

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
• Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)
• SAFe Product Manager / Product Owner (PMPO)
• IEEE Computer Society Scrum Product Owner Certification
• Agile Certified Professional (ACP)

Responsibilities

• Conduct current state analysis, user research, and problem definition
• Create and maintain the product roadmap aligned with strategic direction
• Define and prioritize the product backlog based on user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility
• Write user stories and acceptance criteria
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Collaborate with the CX/UX Research and Design Team to translate insights into actionable requirements
• Monitor and evaluate product progress throughout delivery stages