Product Owner

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Product Owner based in the United States.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to shape innovative healthcare technology solutions that improve information accessibility, medical imaging workflows, and clinical collaboration. As a key member of an Agile product organization, you will work closely with engineering, product management, operations, and support teams to deliver high-value features that address customer needs and business objectives. The position combines strategic thinking with hands-on backlog ownership, enabling you to influence product direction while driving execution. You will collaborate with distributed teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and customer success. Ideal candidates are skilled communicators, strong problem-solvers, and experienced Agile practitioners who enjoy translating complex requirements into impactful product outcomes.

• Own, manage, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, customer needs, and product roadmap initiatives.
• Translate business requirements and product features into detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria that guide development efforts.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams on backlog refinement, sprint planning, story elaboration, and acceptance of completed work.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including PI Planning, iteration planning, reviews, retrospectives, and objective-setting activities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify risks, manage dependencies, and coordinate delivery across multiple teams.
• Develop deep expertise in medical imaging workflows, digital healthcare solutions, and associated product capabilities.
• Work with operations, support, and customer-facing teams to triage production issues, prioritize enhancements, and improve customer experiences.
• Ensure privacy, security, regulatory, and compliance requirements are incorporated into product requirements, acceptance criteria, and delivery standards.
• Support integration initiatives, process improvements, and platform enhancements that drive scalability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Product Management to define features, refine priorities, and contribute to long-term product strategy and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar product-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and SAFe methodologies, with hands-on experience managing product backlogs and Agile delivery processes.
• Proven ability to create detailed user stories, define acceptance criteria, and prioritize competing requirements effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with distributed, international, or nearshore engineering teams is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with healthcare technology, health information management, medical records exchange, or related healthcare workflows is preferred.
• Experience with medical imaging technologies and workflows, including PACS, DICOM, image exchange, or similar solutions, is strongly preferred.
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification is preferred and required within six months of hire if not already obtained.
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements, healthcare privacy regulations, and data security best practices is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and market standards.
• Opportunity to work on innovative healthcare technology products with meaningful industry impact.
• Collaborative Agile work environment focused on continuous learning and professional growth.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams, strategic initiatives, and product leadership opportunities.
• Ongoing certification and professional development support.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for remote collaboration.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing and evolving organization.
• Exposure to cutting-edge healthcare and medical imaging technologies.
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture focused on accountability, innovation, and customer success.
• Occasional travel opportunities for collaboration, planning sessions, and customer engagement.