eCOTS Product Owner

Intel•Chandler, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Owns end-to-end execution of product development for eCOTS solutions, including backlog prioritization, user story definition, and Agile delivery alignment. Partners with stakeholders to define product vision and roadmap while ensuring delivery teams execute against clearly defined priorities. Operates within a semiconductor and integrated hardware/software environment with alignment to U.S. Government (USG) and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) requirements.

Requirements

US Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
5+ years of experience in product ownership, product management, or related role
Semiconductor design, architecture, or product lifecycle management
Integrated hardware + software (solution creation) environments
USG or DIB ecosystem experience preferred
Experience managing: Product roadmaps
User stories and acceptance criteria
Product backlogs in Agile/Scrum environments
Proven ability to lead Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives)
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, business stakeholders, and delivery teams
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and product lifecycle management
Demonstrated ability to translate business and customer requirements into actionable product features
Strong communication skills with ability to influence delivery teams and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Product Owner in semiconductor or technical product environments
Background in one or more of the following: Semiconductor design or architecture
Semiconductor product development or lifecycle management
Integrated hardware/software solution development
Experience working within U.S. Government (USG) or Defense Industrial Base (DIB) environments
Familiarity with financial modeling, decision-quality frameworks, or market analysis
Experience supporting Sales/Marketing enablement
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or relevant technical discipline)
Experience working in regulated, compliance-driven, or audit-sensitive environments

Responsibilities

Own and manage the product backlog, including prioritization, refinement, and alignment to program objectives
Define user stories, acceptance criteria, and Product Requirements Documentation (PRDs) to support delivery execution
Develop and maintain the product roadmap aligned to business goals and stakeholder inputs
Lead Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, release planning, and retrospectives
Translate business needs, customer requirements, and market inputs into actionable product features
Communicate backlog priorities clearly and influence delivery team execution focus
Ensure delivery teams understand backlog items and dependencies required for execution
Collaborate with engineering and stakeholders to negotiate scope, manage trade-offs, and commit to deliverables
Evaluate completed work and provide ongoing feedback to ensure product quality and alignment
Support product vision development ("north star") in partnership with stakeholders
Contribute to financial and decision-quality analysis (e.g., market modeling, Net Present Value)
Support Sales and Marketing enablement activities to drive product adoption