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Product Owner (Granular Forecasting)
Requisition #: 1645
Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid – Onsite Tuesdays at T3 Blake St)
Duration: Contract (No conversion expected)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About the Role
We are seeking a Product Owner to help shape and formalize a developing internal product focused on granular forecasting within the energy sector. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguous environments and enjoys bringing structure, clarity, and direction to work that has evolved from proof-of-concept into a growing product.
You’ll play a key role in documenting existing processes, defining the product roadmap, and translating stakeholder needs into actionable requirements while working closely with data science teams.
What You’ll Do
Organize and document existing forecasting processes developed during proof-of-concept phases
Define and refine the product roadmap and development priorities
Translate stakeholder needs into clear product requirements and user stories
Act as the bridge between stakeholders and technical teams (especially data scientists)
Proactively engage with cross-functional teams to align expectations and priorities
Lead stakeholder discussions and drive clarity across competing needs
Own and maintain documentation as a core deliverable (heavy focus for first 6 months)
Utilize JIRA to manage backlog, track work, and support agile processes
What a Typical Day Looks Like
Meeting with stakeholders to gather requirements and align priorities
Collaborating with data scientists on development direction
Writing and refining product documentation and requirements
Managing and prioritizing work in JIRA
Driving clarity across teams consuming and contributing to forecasting data
What We’re Looking For
Required Skills & Experience
5–7 years of experience in Product Owner or Product Management roles
Strong communication and documentation skills (written and verbal)
Proven ability to translate business needs into product requirements
Experience working in JIRA within an enterprise environment
Experience collaborating with technical teams (e.g., data science, engineering)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the energy, utilities, or power sector (strongly preferred)
Background working with data-focused products or forecasting processes
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Strong organizational and product structuring skills
Key Traits for Success
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Proactive and comfortable driving conversations
Strong stakeholder management and expectation-setting skills
Enthusiastic about creating clarity and structure from ambiguity
Work Environment
Highly collaborative, cross-functional team environment
Mix of independent work (documentation, structuring) and team engagement
Hybrid model with weekly onsite collaboration
Why This Role?
Opportunity to shape and define a growing product from the ground up
High visibility across multiple business and technical teams
Strategic influence on product direction and prioritization
Meaningful work organizing and formalizing a critical internal capability
Additional Details
No direct reports (individual contributor role)
Internal stakeholders only (no external clients)
Interview Process: 1 round (virtual via Teams), 2 interviewers
No travel required