Technical Product Owner - Shape the Future of Digital Innovation

Hybrid at Headquarters (Vienna) or Pensacola (GPO) 2x a week in the office. 3x a week starting in April 2026

6 month contract

Drive Product Excellence Through Technical Leadership, Collaboration, and Strategic Vision

Position Overview

As a Technical Product Owner, you'll be the vital bridge between business vision and technical execution, orchestrating the development of cutting-edge digital solutions. This dynamic role combines deep technical expertise with strategic product management to deliver exceptional user experiences that drive business growth. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment where your ability to navigate complex technical landscapes while maintaining a clear product vision will directly impact our success.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Vision and Strategy: Partner with key stakeholders to craft and articulate a compelling product vision and roadmap that aligns with organizational objectives and anticipates customer needs.
• Backlog Management: Curate, prioritize, and refine the product backlog with precision, ensuring user stories and technical requirements are clearly defined, actionable, and strategically aligned.
• Technical Leadership: Collaborate closely with engineering teams to transform business requirements into elegant technical solutions, providing expert guidance and making strategic trade-off decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the authoritative voice for product decisions, fostering productive dialogue among business, design, and technical teams to drive consensus.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the essential connector between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding and alignment toward common goals.
• Release Planning: Orchestrate release schedules, establish meaningful sprint goals, and ensure timely delivery of valuable product increments.
• Quality Assurance: Define comprehensive acceptance criteria, participate actively in testing, and validate that deliverables meet or exceed defined requirements and quality standards.
• Market and User Research: Collect and analyze insights from users, stakeholders, and market trends to inform continuous product evolution and innovation.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks and dependencies, addressing obstacles before they impact product delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, or similar role within an agile software development environment.
• Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience in software development or architecture.
• Demonstrated success translating business requirements into technical solutions and delivering impactful products.
• Exceptional coordination skills with experience bringing together multiple teams and disciplines toward a common goal.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and leadership abilities that inspire collaboration.
• Proficiency with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Analytical mindset with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to effectively navigate both business and technical domains, building consensus and driving meaningful action.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, and modern software architectures.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and design thinking methodologies.
• Industry certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

Why Join Our Client's Team?

As a Technical Product Owner, you'll be at the forefront of digital innovation, making strategic decisions that shape product direction and user experiences. You'll collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines, leveraging your unique blend of technical knowledge and product vision to create solutions that deliver exceptional value. Your coordination expertise will foster an environment where innovation thrives and cross-functional teams achieve remarkable results together.

CC Pace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.

CC Pace are committed to employing only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. For us to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees, as a condition of employment, must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and provide documentation that establishes identity and authorization to work. E-Verify will be used for employment verification as part of your onboarding process.

CC Pace values integrity throughout our hiring process. As part of our standard verification procedures, candidates will be asked to provide documentation confirming employment history, education, and work authorization.