Job Location – Burbank, CA (Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite)

Type – Contract (11 Months with Possible Extension)

Pay Rate – $85.00 – $90.00 Per Hour

W2 Candidates Only

As a Product Owner (PO), you will be helping our client transform how it operate and innovate through digital products and platforms.

Responsibilities

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 delivery team

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 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
Navigate conversations with stakeholders to resolve conflicting priorities or timelines
Keep communication lines open with internal sponsors to ensure ongoing alignment and support

Must Have Skills / Requirements

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

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