IT - Product Owner

Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $75.00 USD Hourly Description:
Product Owner - Cloud Modernization (AWS)

Location: Remote (ET hours preferred)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Conversion: Not expected

Role Overview

We are seeking a Product Owner to support a large-scale cloud modernization program, focused on migrating enterprise applications to AWS. This role will work closely with two Agile Scrum teams, driving backlog readiness, delivery execution, and coordination across a multi-team program.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Product Owner with strong Agile experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, actionable work for engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Delivery

• Own and maintain a well-groomed backlog (epics, user stories, acceptance criteria)
• Translate business and technical requirements into actionable deliverables
• Support sprint and quarterly planning with realistic scope and sequencing
• Ensure predictable, high-quality Agile delivery

Agile Execution

• Work daily with Agile teams to clarify requirements and remove blockers
• Partner with Scrum Master to maintain effective Agile ceremonies
• Support continuous improvement and delivery predictability

Stakeholder & Program Alignment

• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and platform teams
• Manage dependencies, risks, and cross-team coordination
• Provide clear updates and timelines to business and technical stakeholders
• Align deliverables with broader program milestones

Cloud Modernization Support (AWS)

• Support migration of applications to AWS
• Help define scope, sequencing, and release readiness
• Maintain release checklists and change management processes
• Learn and apply cloud migration patterns (e.g., rollback strategies, redirects)

Data & Platform Collaboration

• Work with engineering and architecture to capture non-functional requirements (performance, data quality, availability, scalability)
• Translate technical constraints into product requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Technology, or related field)
• 2-5 years of experience working with Agile teams in a Product Owner or similar role
• Strong experience with:
• Backlog management and user story creation
• Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Standups, Retrospectives)
• Stakeholder communication and coordination
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cloud migration or modernization initiatives (AWS preferred)
• Exposure to data platforms or databases (SQL/NoSQL)
• Experience working in multi-team program environments
• Knowledge of insurance or financial services domain

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