Product Owner

Shift Digital•Birmingham, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shift Digital is seeking a Product Owner for its Product & Engineering team to support the strategy, development, and delivery of technology-driven products in the automotive space. This early-career role sits at the intersection of business and technology. The Product Owner works closely with engineering teams and business stakeholders to translate product goals into clear requirements, manage priorities, and help ensure effective feature delivery. The role also includes feature testing and validation to build product and technical expertise. The position is based in Shift Digital’s Birmingham, Michigan office and requires onsite work four days per week.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in product ownership or a related role, with an emphasis on technology-driven products.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Foundational understanding of product management principles and Agile methodologies.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders.
Foundational understanding of database querying and working with web services.
Willingness to participate in manual testing and develop basic test cases to validate acceptance criteria.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in product ownership, business analysis, or a similar role involving agentic models.
Familiarity with the automotive industry and its technology landscape; this is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate product vision and roadmap priorities in alignment with Shift Digital’s strategic objectives.
Manage and prioritize the product backlog, balancing business value, technical feasibility, and product needs.
Partner with engineering teams to support timely and effective delivery of product features.
Serve as a key point of contact between technical teams and business stakeholders to align on product goals, requirements, and milestones.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement and team collaboration.
Develop and refine product features and strategies based on market trends, customer feedback, and business needs.
Participate in manual feature testing and develop basic test cases to validate acceptance criteria.
Incorporate testing and quality considerations into product planning to support quality and user satisfaction.
Build and maintain working relationships across engineering, product, and stakeholder teams.
Communicate product objectives, requirements, priorities, and updates through written and verbal communication.