Senior Software Product Owner (Hybrid: Portland, OR - US)

Applied Intuition Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Portland, OR is seeking a Senior Software Product Owner. This role involves leading product development for key software applications, managing a complex backlog, and translating technical requirements into business language. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, over 10 years of experience in product delivery, and strong leadership skills. Compensation ranges from $107,000 to $140,000, with a target of $126,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a product owner delivering multiple products through a complete PDLC lifecycle.
• Experience working with software developers and understanding software delivery.
• Proven experience in data-focused product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment of product opportunities and risks.
• Manage a complex backlog collaborating with stakeholders.
• Own and refine user stories and epics in Jira.

Skills

Technical analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Senior Software Product Owner (Hybrid: Portland, OR - US)

Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Software Product Owner to join our Information Systems team. This role leads product development and implementation of our key software ecosystem, consisting of several interacting software platforms and multiple business unit stakeholders. You will translate complex technical ideas into simple business language, influence business and technology stakeholders, and drive priorities and strategic direction for our software products. This position will help develop a team of product owners and business system analysts, implement and improve software development processes, and define standards for artifacts, metrics, roadmaps, and resource forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment of product opportunities and risks, including providing cost estimates
• Lead Agile process implementation and improvement in a hybrid planning environment
• Manage a complex backlog in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders, establishing a standardized process for backlog and future work requests
• Lead product design: prepare well-documented functional specifications and workflows, guide prototyping and proofs of concept
• Translate customer needs into actionable plans for engineering and design teams, own features end-to-end, and prioritize the product backlog to deliver maximum value
• Establish and maintain product roadmaps including platform health and customer initiatives
• Collaborate with business stakeholders on application functionality related to enterprise-wide or program initiatives
• Identify requirements for end-user experience and provide feedback to ensure technology supports internal/external customer needs
• Own and refine user stories and epics in Jira, translating product requirements into actionable work for the development team
• Monitor progress of software development to meet business expectations and minimize barriers
• Communicate status and results of product development across the organization
• Define product metrics to optimize effectiveness
• Coach other product owners and business systems analysts

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering field, and 10+ years as a product owner delivering multiple products through a complete PDLC lifecycle
• 10+ years working with software developers, understanding effective delivery and release of software
• Leadership experience managing small teams of 3–5 junior product owners and BSAs
• Strong technical analytical skills translating business needs into technical specifications
• Proven experience in data-focused product development with KPI definition for product development
• Strong communication skills, adept at translating between non-technical users and software developers
• Public-facing software delivery experience is a plus

The salary range for this role is $107,000 – $140,000, with a target compensation of $126,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a benefits package (medical, dental, and vision insurance), pre-tax contribution plans, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Equal Opportunity and Office

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.