Digital Product Owner

American Association of Critical Care Nurses • Aliso Viejo, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is seeking a Digital Product Owner to lead and execute digital product ownership and delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives, serving as a key decision-making partner with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders in developing and refining product strategy, roadmap planning, and requirements definition. The Digital Product Owner will lead core aspects of Agile product execution, including backlog prioritization, sprint planning support, and user story development, to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery. This position applies independent judgment in analyzing market trends, user feedback, and performance data to inform product decisions, prioritize initiatives, and drive continuous product improvement. The role also involves leading cross-functional collaboration across design, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure alignment, execution consistency, and successful product launches, while contributing to end-to-end product lifecycle strategy and optimization. This role ensures alignment with product vision, provides ongoing product optimization, and enhances user satisfaction. The position works independently and without close supervision with a high degree of ownership and accountability. This position is remote and will primarily support Business Enablement activities for key digital experiences for our annual conference, the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI), with opportunity to extend into other product experiences over time. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and across cross-functional teams.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently with minimal guidance, regularly exercise discretion, and operate with full accountability for outcomes; self-starter and results-driven.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to synthesize complex information, analyze data, and make data-driven decisions to drive product strategy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data to support decision-making and problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management and business analysis skills, including the ability to create and maintain a product backlog.
• Strong process improvement skills, including the ability to develop plans, engage stakeholders, determine appropriate resources, execute major initiatives, and evaluate outcomes with recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels across the organization.
• Ability to work independently to analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation or expert advice to management in areas of expertise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Forms), and project/product management tools such as Azure Boards and DevOps.
• Ability to define and refine product strategy aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Lead the creation and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive product roadmap, incorporating key features, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in conducting market research, analyzing user feedback, and competitive landscape to define clear product requirements and drive decision-making.
• Expertise in leading Agile product development processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews to support timely and successful product delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Forms), and project management software and project/product management software such Azure board and DevOps.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role, with a track record of successful digital product delivery.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Agile methodologies and product management best practices.
• Understanding of digital product management principles and processes.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in project/product management tools and software.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with responsibilities in project/product management and business analysis.

Nice To Haves

• MBA is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Azure, Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence) and knowledge of prototyping tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee effective digital product ownership and delivery that supports the organization's goals and objectives.
• Developing and refining product strategy, driving alignment with business goals and market trends.
• Define and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, incorporating key milestones, features, and deliverables.
• Conduct market research, user feedback analysis, and competitive analysis to gather insights and define clear product requirements.
• Create and prioritize user stories, ensuring they are well-defined, actionable, and drives alignment with the product vision.
• Manages and plans product owner activities to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames.
• Direct Agile product development activities, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and sprint reviews, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of product increments aligned with business objectives.
• Champion collaboration across design, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure seamless execution, unified communication, and alignment of strategic goals throughout the product lifecycle.
• Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating clear, consistent communication to gather actionable feedback, manage expectations, and drive product alignment with organizational priorities.
• Lead end-to-end product launch initiatives, analyze performance metrics, and translate user insights into strategic enhancements that optimize product value and elevate customer experience.
• Leads and prioritizes product ownership activities to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Monitor market trends, evolving customer needs, and emerging technologies to identify strategic opportunities for product innovation, differentiation, and lifecycle optimization.
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of comprehensive product documentation—including user guides, release notes, and technical specifications—ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with product evolution and stakeholder needs.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• low-cost health plans for medical and mental health services
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• a variety of other benefits
• a retirement savings program with employer matching and additional company contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior