Product Owner (contract)

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

Pay Rate Range
55 - 67 USD hourly