Sr. Product Owner

Description:

The Senior Product Owner is the connective tissue between product vision and engineering execution. In this role, you are the day-to-day driver of delivery, translating the Product Manager's vision into clearly defined, actionable work and holding the line on what gets built, when, and why. You do not wait for direction to materialize; you create clarity where it is absent, resolve ambiguity before it becomes a blocker, and push the people and processes around you to keep commitments on track.

Working directly alongside the Product Manager and Technical Owner, the Senior PO operates at the intersection of strategy and execution within Program Increment (PI) timelines. The Product Manager sets the direction and you help make it real. You translate initiative-level goals into a prioritized backlog, partner with the Technical Owner to sequence work in a way that is technically sound and deliverable and drive the team to hit release targets without sacrificing quality. When priorities shift or roadblocks emerge, you are the first to identify the problem and the one accountable for resolving it.

This is a high-ownership, cross-functional role. You will regularly work across engineering, design, architecture, QA, security, and business stakeholders. At times, you will be stepping into territory that is undefined or underdeveloped. You are expected to bring structure to ambiguity, advocate for the right outcomes even when it is uncomfortable, and communicate with clarity up, down, and sideways. Whether you are writing user stories, escalating a critical bug, untangling a cross-team dependency, or presenting status to a senior stakeholder, you are the person others look to when things need to move.

What You'll Do:

• Build trusted working relationships across product, engineering, design, architecture, and business functions to deliver end to end solutions
• Drive delivery against PI commitments by tracking progress, surfacing risks early, and escalating when timelines are at risk
• Own the release plan for your initiatives; coordinate with the Technical Owner and engineering team to keep delivery on schedule
• Identify and resolve cross-functional blockers (technical, organizational, or process-related) before they stall progress
• Influence stakeholders, partners, and team members to maintain pace and hold commitments
• Facilitate sprint ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, standups, demos, and retrospectives
• Own a prioritized, well-groomed backlog that reflects both business value and technical sequencing
• Write clear, actionable user stories with acceptance criteria that meet the Definition of Ready before entering a sprint
• Break down complex initiatives and epics into deliverable increments that the engineering team can execute within a sprint
• Continuously refine and re-prioritize the backlog based on changing business needs, customer feedback, and technical realities
• Ensure all work in the backlog is traceable to a business outcome or strategic objective
• Triage incoming bugs and defects; assess business impact and prioritize accordingly against active development work
• Escalate critical or high-impact bugs through the right channels with the urgency and context needed to drive fast resolution
• Partner with QA, engineering, and the Technical Owner to ensure defects are addressed within appropriate timelines
• Track open defects and their resolution status; communicate impact and timeline to affected stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders seeking updates on project status, scope, and delivery timelines
• Communicate changes, risks, and decisions with clarity; translating technical context into language stakeholders can act on
• Set and manage expectations proactively; do not wait for stakeholders to ask what is happening
• Present sprint outcomes, release readiness, and PI progress in reviews and demos
• Contribute to PI retrospectives with concrete data on what improved, what slipped, and what will change next increment
• Navigate unfamiliar territory with confidence by stepping into new product areas, technical domains, or organizational dynamics and establish clarity quickly
• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, there are opportunities and expectations that Senior team members will mentor team members and act as a point of contact for questions and guidance.
• Other duties related to the role

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or equivalent in a SaaS, B2B, or technology-driven company
• Demonstrated experience delivering software against PI or release timelines across cross-functional teams
• Track record of building software from planning through customer delivery, including writing user stories with acceptance criteria
• Deep proficiency with Scrum and Agile methodologies; knowledge of SAFe is a strong plus
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or similar certification preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication. Able to engage engineers, designers and executives, with equal effectiveness
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to drive outcomes and hold people accountable without relying on formal authority
• Proven ability to prioritize ruthlessly, manage a complex backlog, and make trade-off calls under pressure
• Technical acumen sufficient to engage meaningfully in architecture, API, and integration discussions
• Comfort with ambiguity; can step into undefined territory, create structure, and move work forward
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and similar product and project management tooling
• Familiarity with modern web technologies (APIs, databases, front-end frameworks) and mobile application development
• Ability to track and communicate delivery metrics with accuracy and consistency

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Friendly, open, and casual work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month after hire
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and generous time off
• Generous referral incentive program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Pet Insurance
• OnePass Gym/Wellness Discount Program
• Calm Health-Employee Membership
• Company social events
• Employee Resource Groups
• Philanthropic opportunities

What We Value:

• Teamwork - Above all, we’re a team. We give and value feedback. We support each other, respect each other and work together to accomplish our common goals and serve our customers. Once we make decisions, we align behind them as a team.
• Customers First - Our customers’ success is our success. They are why we are here. We work to earn the trust of our customers and always deliver on our commitments.
• Make a Difference - It’s not a job, it’s a calling. We have passion for our mission, for our customers, for our work, and for sharing a fulfilling experience with our fellow team members.
• Inclusiveness - Uniqueness is powerful. We support an environment of respect, belonging, and community that promotes a variety of perspectives and crucial conversations, leading to better outcomes.
• Act Now - We act with urgency. The best time to get something important done is now. We don’t wait and let perfection be the enemy of good.
• Curiosity - We love a good challenge. We’re scrappy, we stretch ourselves to be the best, ask questions, learn from our mistakes, and are dedicated to continually improving and growing.
• Ownership - We own the outcome and don’t pass the buck. The score matters. We hold ourselves and each other accountable. We treat company resources like they are our own.

*Vector Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.* *All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.*

*Compensation Disclaimer:* *The base salary range provided is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. Compensation will always comply with applicable state and local pay laws, including but not limited to those in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington.*