Product Owner

PrePass•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead development for our e-Clearance team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role requires strong decision-making skills, adaptability, and the ability to deliver high-quality products aligned with business goals and customer needs. You will partner closely with product managers, development teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate product vision into impactful software solutions. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of how to manage complex systems, excels in Agile methodologies, approaches problem-solving with reliability and initiative and has strong analytical skills. This is a hybrid position based out of our Downtown Phoenix corporate office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
Hands-on experience with business process and requirements analysis.
Strong understanding of complex systems
Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum) and backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
Excellent decision-making, communication, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with user-centered design principles
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive outcomes without formal authority.
Some travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities.
Strong collaboration and influencing skills across diverse teams.
High degree of initiative, ownership, and accountability.
Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering customer value.

Responsibilities

Create, prioritize, and maintain a product backlog aligned with product vision and business objectives.
Understand customer operations and how our products can deliver value and help maximize operational efficiency.
Prioritize features and stories within sprints to maximize customer value.
Ensure backlog items are clearly defined, understood, and properly estimated.
Facilitate sprint planning, discovery sessions, and translation of requirements into actionable user stories.
Review and analyze product performance and present well researched ideas on how to improve customer experience
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure features meet customer needs and are delivered on schedule.
Serve as a subject matter expert for the product domain and a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with development, design, and QA teams to maintain product quality and consistency.
Stay current with industry trends and Agile best practices to drive product innovation.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced customer experiences.

Benefits

Robust benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision that start on date of hire.
Paid Time Off, to include vacation, sick, holidays, and floating holidays.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Company-funded “lifestyle account” upon date of hire for you to apply toward your physical and mental well-being (i.e., ski passes, retreats, gym memberships).
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Voluntary benefits, to include but not limited to Legal and Pet Discounts.
Employee Assistance Program (available at no cost to you).
Company-sponsored and funded “Culture Team” that focuses on the Physical, Mental, and Professional well-being of employees.
Community Give-Back initiatives.
Culture that focuses on employee development initiatives.