What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner position at Randstad Digital Americas?
Job Summary
Onsite Omaha, NE, or Denver CO
location: Omaha, Nebraska
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 62 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Product Owner to support Agile Release Train (ART) delivery within a SAFe environment. This role is responsible for managing the team backlog, defining user stories, and ensuring the development team delivers value aligned with the product vision and roadmap defined by the Product Manager. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, deep Agile experience, and a solid understanding of cloud technologies. Experience with government systems is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Product Manager to understand the product vision, roadmap, and features.
Own and manage the team backlog; prioritize user stories to maximize value delivery.
Define clear and actionable user stories with acceptance criteria.
Participate in PI (Program Increment) planning, system demos, and inspect & adapt workshops.
Work closely with development teams to ensure alignment and clarity on requirements.
Serve as the voice of the customer within the Agile team, ensuring solutions meet business needs.
Support cross-functional collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
5 years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a technical environment.
Strong proficiency in Agile/Scrum and SAFe methodologies.
Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with technical architects, business resources, and clients to drive decisions.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with or within government systems or regulated environments.
Background in enterprise SaaS or platform products.
SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification or equivalent.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Education: Preferred - bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Information Systems, Project Management, Software Engineering, or similar.
NOTE: Must pass government security background check specific to this system/platform
Skills
Agile experience,Agile,AWS,cloud technologies,DevOps practices,GCP,Computer Information Systems,Azure,Agile/Scrum,Software Engineering,strong analytical skills,Exceptional communication,Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills,acceptance criteria,business needs,Manager certification,Project Management,stakeholder management skills,managing the team,defining user stories,user stories
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Onsite Omaha, NE, or Denver CO
location: Omaha, Nebraska
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 62 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Product Owner to support Agile Release Train (ART) delivery within a SAFe environment. This role is responsible for managing the team backlog, defining user stories, and ensuring the development team delivers value aligned with the product vision and roadmap defined by the Product Manager. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, deep Agile experience, and a solid understanding of cloud technologies. Experience with government systems is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Product Manager to understand the product vision, roadmap, and features.
Own and manage the team backlog; prioritize user stories to maximize value delivery.
Define clear and actionable user stories with acceptance criteria.
Participate in PI (Program Increment) planning, system demos, and inspect & adapt workshops.
Work closely with development teams to ensure alignment and clarity on requirements.
Serve as the voice of the customer within the Agile team, ensuring solutions meet business needs.
Support cross-functional collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
5 years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a technical environment.
Strong proficiency in Agile/Scrum and SAFe methodologies.
Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with technical architects, business resources, and clients to drive decisions.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with or within government systems or regulated environments.
Background in enterprise SaaS or platform products.
SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification or equivalent.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Education: Preferred - bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Information Systems, Project Management, Software Engineering, or similar.
NOTE: Must pass government security background check specific to this system/platform
Skills
Agile experience,Agile,AWS,cloud technologies,DevOps practices,GCP,Computer Information Systems,Azure,Agile/Scrum,Software Engineering,strong analytical skills,Exceptional communication,Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills,acceptance criteria,business needs,Manager certification,Project Management,stakeholder management skills,managing the team,defining user stories,user stories
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Salary : $50 - $62