Product Owner / Technical Project Manager
Location: Newark NJ (Onsite Full-Time)
Compensation: $120000 $150000
Description
We are looking for a hands-on Product Owner / Technical Project Manager who can work closely with our development team write clear and actionable requirements and own projects from concept through delivery.
This role requires someone who is deeply familiar with Agile workflows experienced in writing development tickets user stories SOWs and able to manage complex projects with accuracy and clarity.
You must be comfortable acting as the bridge between business and engineering ensuring expectations are aligned timelines are clear and deliverables are fully understood. Strong stakeholder management is essential.
If you are organized technical detail-oriented and thrive in fast-moving environments this role is a great fit.
Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Requirements
Translate business needs into clear user stories requirements and development tickets
Write detailed SOWs acceptance criteria and technical documentation
Break large projects into structured phases milestones and deliverables
Maintain and groom the product backlog to keep development aligned and ready
Agile Workflow Management
Lead sprint planning backlog refinement and sprint reviews
Work daily with developers to clarify requirements and remove blockers
Ensure smooth workflow across sprints with realistic capacity planning
Track progress manage timelines and adjust plans as needed
Project Planning & Delivery
Build structured project plans with clear goals dependencies and checkpoints
Monitor timelines risks and deliverables to keep projects on track
Provide ongoing updates to leadership and stakeholders
Ensure releases meet expectations and match what was promised
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Serve as the primary point of contact between business and development
Communicate updates in a professional clear and consistent manner
Set expectations manage priorities and maintain alignment across teams
Gather feedback understand needs and translate them into actionable tasks
Qualifications & Must-Haves
Proven experience as a Product Owner Technical PM or Business Analyst
Strong background working directly with developers in an Agile environment
Hands-on experience writing user stories tickets acceptance criteria and SOWs
Ability to plan scope and manage complex projects end-to-end
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
Ability to break down complicated tasks into clear structured deliverables
Comfortable working in a fast-paced evolving environment
Technical understanding of systems workflows and development processes
Final Invitation to Apply
If youre a structured detail-oriented Product Owner who loves turning business needs into clear development plans and you take pride in driving projects from start to finish wed love to speak with you.
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