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. Apply To this Job