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CBTS · 4 weeks ago

Product Owner (W2 Contract Only)

Burbank, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

CBTS is embarking on a transformation project to enhance Studio Economics through collaboration between business, finance, and technology. The Product Owner will shape the product vision, prioritize outcomes, and deliver value by acting as the strategic anchor for agile delivery teams.

Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureConsultingInformation TechnologyService Industry

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Prem Kumar (PK)

Responsibilities

Partner with program / workstream leadership to define product vision

Co-create the product’s purpose and direction aligned with business strategy

Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results

Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts

Act as the voice of the user

Bring the user into the room - through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback)

Co-create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing)

Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use

Establish and own the product roadmap

Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets

Ensure backlog items are well-defined and delivery-ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners)

Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities

Decide on prioritization of backlog

Make trade-off decisions that balance user value, business impact, and technical feasibility

Use team velocity and capacity data to inform planning and scope decisions

Empower the POD by facilitating collective prioritization, but own the final call

Own the outcomes of the pod

Define what success looks like and make "go/no-go" calls on feature readiness

Track progress against key outcomes (e.g., OKRs, KPIs) and adjust direction as needed

Lead and motivate the POD team by providing clear context, shared mission, and a focus on outcomes vs output

Champion a learning mindset, encouraging iteration, experimentation, and data-informed decision making

Manage key risks and dependencies

Proactively identify and address risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies

Navigate conversations with stakeholders to resolve conflicting priorities or timelines

Keep communication lines open with internal sponsors to ensure ongoing alignment and support

Qualification

Product Vision LeadershipUser EngagementProduct Roadmap ManagementBacklog PrioritizationCertifications CPMCertifications CSPOCertifications SAFeStudio Economics KnowledgeData-Driven Decision MakingBias for ActionStrategic ThinkingCommunication

Required

Experience with Leadership to define product vision

Co-create the product's purpose and direction aligned with business strategy; Translate broad missions into clear, measurable objectives and key results; Evolve the vision over time based on user feedback and strategic shifts

Ability to Act as the voice of the user

Bring the user into the room - through business needs, priorities, insights, and direct user engagement (e.g., design research and user feedback); Co-create solutions with users whenever possible (e.g., through interviews, journey mapping, usability testing); Drive the team to build experiences that are perceived by users as desirable and easy to use

Ability to Establish and own the product roadmap

Break down the product vision into prioritized epics and feature sets; Ensure backlog items are well-defined and delivery-ready in collaboration with designers and other technical leaders (e.g., engineering lead, technical product and platform owners); Regularly refine and reprioritize the backlog to reflect evolving understanding of customer needs and business priorities

Preferred

Certifications (CPM, CSPO, SAFe) a plus

Understands studio economics ecosystem

Company

CBTS

Glassdoor4.0

CBTS provides end-to-end IT and communications solutions that allow businesses to improve efficiency, enable innovation, and mitigate risk.

Founded in 1994

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.cbts.com

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