Senior Product Owner Required ( USA only ) Remote - Contract to Hire

Job Title: Product Owner

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Location: Remote (United States only)

Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)

NO AGENCIES : ONLY INDEPENDENT FREELANCERS

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to join our team and work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to drive product strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement. This is a full‑time, remote position based within the United States, with core working hours aligned to the EST time zone.

The ideal candidate will be deeply familiar with U.S. business practices, communication styles, and stakeholder expectations, and will act as the primary bridge between business needs and technical execution.

This role requires strong ownership, decision‑making capability, and hands‑on experience working in agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Product Owner for one or more product initiatives, owning the product backlog end‑to‑end

Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria

Partner closely with engineering, design, QA, and business stakeholders to prioritize work and deliver value

Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and stakeholder demos

Ensure alignment between product vision, business goals, and technical execution

Make timely prioritization decisions based on impact, risk, and business value

Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders

Continuously evaluate product performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Required Qualifications

Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in an agile environment

Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work independently in a remote, fast‑paced environment

Strong familiarity with U.S.-based teams, workflows, and decision‑making styles

Comfortable working full‑time hours aligned to EST

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with distributed engineering teams

Background in technology, financial services, or data‑driven products

Prior experience working with U.S. enterprises or regulated industries

Location & Work Authorization

Remote role – must be based within the United States

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

No sponsorship available

Compensation

Compensation will be competitive and location‑based

Salary range will be disclosed for candidates based in New York, in compliance with New York pay transparency regulations

Compensation for candidates in other U.S. locations will be aligned with local market rates

Additional Notes

Candidates located in New York or the New York metro area may expect different compensation bands compared to other U.S. locations

We are prioritizing U.S.-based candidates over offshore or international profiles for this role due to business and collaboration needs

For the processing of your application:

Please attach your resume and a short 4 minute introductory Video outlining your experience. Start you application with "I've read the requirements and have attached the required resources for the processing of my application"

We appreciate all the candidates and their time.

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