Product Owner

Job Title: Product Owner

Location: Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, and Denver, CO

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Client Industry: Banking Client

Duration: 12+ months contract

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Must-Haves:

• 5 years of experience in technology delivery, with 3+ years as a Product Owner or Technical Product Manager
• Proven track record owning products on large-scale tech projects (platform builds, migrations, integrations, or modernization)
• Strong working knowledge of Agile/Scrum and SAFe
• Hands-on experience with APIs, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and data pipelines
• Ability to read and discuss technical designs and engage credibly with engineers
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and roadmap/backlog tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management 

Day To Day:

• Own and prioritize the product backlog; define epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Partner with engineering, architecture, QA, and business stakeholders to align on scope, dependencies, and release plans
• Translate business and technical requirements into clear, testable deliverables
• Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews; make day-to-day prioritization decisions
• Make technical trade-off decisions on APIs, integrations, data flows, and platform dependencies
• Track delivery metrics (velocity, defect rates, adoption) and report progress to leadership
• Manage risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies
• Support UAT, release readiness, and production go-live

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $70 to $73 per hour

This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

About Us:

At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now or reach out to Mansi Bhatt at mansi.bhatt@collabera.com for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!