Product Owner

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS NOT LOCATED IN ST. LOUIS, MO WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.About the Role:This position is hybrid, 3 days/week in-office (Tues/Wed/Thur) in St. Louis, MO.14-month contract-to-hire.Full-time hours expected, not a part-time contract.We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to partner closely with Product Management and Engineering to translate business requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria, and to manage release execution within an Agile environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring our teams deliver high-quality, impactful product increments that meet business commitments and drive adoption.Key Responsibilities:Manage and prioritize the team backlog in alignment with Product Management.Review and refine user stories, ensuring clarity of requirements and acceptance criteria.Lead sprint planning, establish sprint goals, and maintain plans for the current sprint and two future sprints.Drive alignment with upstream teams and dependencies to ensure successful delivery.User Story Quality & AcceptanceEnsure strict adherence to acceptance criteria and readiness checklists.Partner with QE and Engineering Leads to define the testing approach, scope, and planning.Provide final sign-off and acceptance of completed stories.Review and co-prepare sprint and quarterly demos with Product Management.Present demos to stakeholders as needed.Release Planning & ExecutionLead release planning and execution to ensure delivery to production meets business timelines and expectations.Capture and synthesize demo feedback into actionable backlog items.Participate in retrospectives, analyzing team velocity, quality issues, incidents, and delivery delays.Identify root causes and collaborate with technology partners to propose and prioritize improvements.Monitor adoption KPIs and incorporate insights into upcoming releases to maximize product value.Qualifications:RequiredBachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or equivalent experience).5–7 years of Product Owner experience in a cloud-based and/or SaaS environment.5+ years of hands-on experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).Strong experience working in Agile environments, facilitating ceremonies, and applying Lean product management principles.Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, QE, and product partnersPreferredExperience with data structures, data analytics, and AI concepts.Experience monitoring capacity and tracking budgets for product initiatives.Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP).What We’re Looking For:A collaborative, detail-oriented leader who excels at translating business needs into actionable work.Someone who thrives in fast-paced, iterative environments and is passionate about delivering value.A strong communicator who can confidently present to stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionProduct ManagementIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Financial ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Access Data Consulting Corporation by 2xGet notified about new Product Owner jobs in St Louis, MO.St Louis, MO $84,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month agoBusiness Product Owner Advisor - Express Scripts - HybridSt Louis, MO $120,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week agoAI Delivery Product Owner, Manager - Tax TransformationSt Louis, MO $103,320.00-$235,170.00 2 weeks agoSt Louis, MO $155,000.00-$410,000.00 1 week ago(USA) Tire and Battery Center Team LeaderSenior Director, MSAT and Technical Transfer and Process TechnologyGreater St. Louis $90,000.00-$165,000.00 3 weeks agoMergers and Acquisitions Product Technology Diligence Senior ManagerSt Louis, MO $175,300.00-$322,900.00 2 weeks agoSt Louis, MO $102,500.00-$210,600.00 3 weeks agoManager, Technical Product Owner (Payment Services)Product Manager, Employer Services / Revenue ShareProduct Security Engineer - Advanced Weapons Proprietary ProgramsProduct Security Engineer - Advanced Weapons Proprietary ProgramsSt Charles, MO $123,250.00-$207,000.00 1 day agoSenior Product Manager - High Net Worth Solutions & PartnershipsSt Louis, MO $117,000.00-$199,300.00 1 day agoManager, Compliance (Duals & D-SNP Product)St Louis, MO $86,000.00-$154,700.00 1 week agoAir Dominance Systems Engineer (Product Manager) (Senior or Consultant)2026 Summer Intern: Associate Business AnalystSAP OTC Business Analyst - Testing (Remote)St Louis, MO $74,600.00-$112,000.00 1 month agoCloud Agile Transformation - Experienced AssociateSt Louis, MO $61,000.00-$100,000.00 10 hours agoServiceNow CSDM/CMDB Business Analyst - SustainabilityHRIS SuccessFactors Product Manager(Data Management)Business Analyst/QA Tester - onsite, in-person interview - No C2C (27019)IT Business Analyst/JD Edwards - St. Louis - HybridGreater St. Louis $75,000.00-$85,000.00 19 hours agoGreater St. Louis $50.00-$60.00 2 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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