Product Owner_Dallas/Chicago/New York

Photon · United States · $48,000 (stated in the posting)

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ABOUT THE ROLE: 

  • We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the delivery for Retail Mobile App Development project, driving the adaptation of the existing app for the target market.
  • You will own the product vision, roadmap, and delivery plan, ensuring that localization, bilingual support, and backend integration align with business goals and customer expectations.
  • Working closely with design, engineering, QA, and business stakeholders, you will translate discovery insights into actionable user stories and ensure timely, high-quality implementation.

Key Responsibilities 

Discovery & Planning 

  • Lead the Discovery Phase to understand the mobile app and the Target website ecosystem. 
  • Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to identify Target localization, compliance, and bilingual requirements. 
  • Refine user personas, journeys, and market alignment for the Target audience. 
  • Define and document delta user stories, acceptance criteria, and implementation estimates based on standards and priorities. 
  • Support creation of the execution roadmap, ensuring a clear and measurable delivery plan. 

Implementation Ownership 

  • Drive the Implementation Phase following Discovery sign-off, ensuring smooth execution of the approved roadmap. 
  • Prioritize and manage the product backlog, balancing technical dependencies, market needs, and business impact. 
  • Partner with engineering teams to localize the iOS and Android apps for the Target market (language, currency, address). 
  • Ensure successful rollout of bilingual (English/French) support and localized payment, loyalty, and checkout flows. 
  • Collaborate with backend, XAPI/BFF, and CMS teams to ensure seamless integration with global infrastructure. 
  • Oversee validation, automation updates, and app store readiness for Target release. 

Stakeholder Collaboration 

  • Serve as the primary liaison between business teams, design, and development. 
  • Communicate product vision, roadmap updates, and delivery progress to stakeholders. 
  • Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups, ensuring cross-functional alignment. 
  • Partner with QA, DevOps, and design teams to deliver a quality-first, user-centric mobile experience. 

Governance & Continuous Improvement 

  • Ensure all features meet compliance, localization, and accessibility standards. 
  • Monitor post-launch performance and gather feedback for continuous product enhancement. 
  • Leverage GenAI and analytics insights to optimize roadmap decisions and improve user engagement. 
  • Maintain documentation for all product features, releases, and dependencies. 

Qualifications 

  • 7+ years of product management or product owner experience, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or mobile app development. 
  • Proven experience managing localization projects and bilingual product launches (English/French preferred). 
  • Strong understanding of mobile application lifecycles, API integrations, and backend system dependencies. 
  • Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies, with a track record of delivering enterprise-scale projects. 
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and prioritization skills. 
  • Data-driven decision-making mindset with proficiency in product analytics tools. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with server-driven UI (SDUI) or CMS-driven mobile experiences. 
  • Familiarity with loyalty platforms, payment systems, and e-commerce workflows. 
  • Exposure to GenAI-assisted product development or automation-driven optimization. 
  • Understanding of App Store release processes and post-launch support management. 
  • Certification in Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile product management credential. 

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

  • Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
  • Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
  • Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
  • This position is available for independent contractors
  • No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

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