Senior Product Owner (Energy Market)

MISO•Carmel, IN

2d•$168,000 - $193,000•Onsite

About The Position

As MISO’s Senior Product Owner, you will define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for its Energy Market Management product, which enables critical market operations. You will drive product modernization, simplify complex technology systems, and evolve capabilities that improve market operations, operator effectiveness, and business outcomes. You will collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, architects, and product delivery teams to shape market operations through a customer-focused product approach grounded in strategic thinking, curiosity, and continuous improvement. The role calls for deep energy-market knowledge and the ability to translate industry expertise into product outcomes. It has high visibility and requires engagement with leaders at all levels as well as hands-on work with technology teams to deliver user-centered outcomes. MISO manages the electricity grid and energy market in the Central United States. Its employees use research and technology to support reliable power for 45 million Americans. The position offers an annual base salary of $168,000–$193,000 USD and eligibility for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. The stated salary range may vary based on role location, competencies, education, certifications, and qualifications or experience. MISO offers a benefits package that includes 401(k), vacation, and sick and safe time, available from the first day of employment. The appropriate level will be determined based on experience and knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
At least six years of experience in product management, product ownership, business analysis, systems engineering, or a related area.
Deep energy-industry knowledge, ideally in energy markets, and the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across teams.
Demonstrated ability to lead product strategy, manage products across their lifecycle, and align cross-functional teams through collaboration and influence.
Track record of defining success metrics, synthesizing user and market data, and making clear, data-informed decisions.
Ability to analyze complex business scenarios, identify problems, collect and evaluate data, and draw conclusions that guide strategic product direction.
Experience applying AI tools in product management to improve productivity, analysis, and workflows.

Nice To Haves

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, or PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner certification.
Product Owner experience in systems engineering, UX, or architecture.

Responsibilities

Lead the vision and roadmap for complex or multi-line products, influence stakeholders and executives, shape long-term strategy, and identify opportunities.
Evangelize the product and align cross-functional teams and executive leaders around product objectives.
Synthesize complex insights and lead the development and standardization of product metrics to guide strategy, measure success, and influence enterprise outcomes.
Lead discovery by framing strategic questions, coordinating research, and ensuring insights inform product and portfolio decisions.
Build business cases using financial and strategic acumen, influence prioritization, and guide investment decisions.
Partner with cross-functional experts to shape solution design, influence tradeoffs, and deliver user and business value.
Use AI tools responsibly to enhance analysis, streamline workflows, and identify opportunities to improve product performance and efficiency.
Model product management best practices and mentor and coach Product Owner I and II team members to strengthen their capabilities, autonomy, and strategic thinking.