Product Owner III - Join Robert Half's Dynamic Agile Team in Philadelphia, PA

Robert Half is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a Product Owner III to join our client's innovative Agile team on a 49-week contract basis. Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, this hybrid role requires 4 days onsite, offering the perfect blend of collaboration and flexibility. As a key member of the Scrum Team, you'll represent users and business stakeholders, ensuring every sprint delivers working software that meets real-world needs. If you're passionate about Agile methodologies, backlog management, and driving product success, this Product Owner job in Philadelphia is your next career move.

About the Role

In this pivotal Product Owner III position, you'll serve as the voice of the customer within a high-performing Scrum environment. Collaborating closely with product managers, fellow product owners, operations leadership, and agile team members, you'll bridge the gap between business vision and technical execution. Your role is crucial in demonstrating tangible value at the end of each sprint cycle, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and delivery excellence. This contract position offers hourly W2 pay, making it ideal for seasoned professionals seeking impactful, short-term engagements with potential for extension. Philadelphia's vibrant tech scene provides the backdrop for this role, where you'll contribute to high-quality solutions that drive business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

As Product Owner III, your day-to-day will involve hands-on leadership in Agile processes:

• Partner strategically with business, technology, and architecture stakeholders to translate visions into lean, iterative features.
• Lead the story elaboration process, maintaining at least two sprints’ worth of ready, refined stories.
• Define precise acceptance criteria to ensure stories meet quality standards.
• Prioritize the team backlog dynamically to maximize goals and outcomes.
• Ensure full visibility and transparency of the user story backlog for all team members.
• Accept completed stories on behalf of customers, validating against criteria.
• Facilitate team understanding of backlog items at the required detail level.
• Engage actively in core Scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Collect feedback from sprint demos and seamlessly integrate it into the backlog and upcoming iterations.
• Coordinate with Product Managers and other Product Owners to align feature development across multiple teams.

These responsibilities demand a proactive approach, making this role perfect for Product Owners experienced in fast-paced, collaborative settings.

Required Qualifications

To excel as a Product Owner III at our Philadelphia client, bring the following expertise:

• Proven track record as a Product Owner in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Deep knowledge of iterative delivery and user story management.
• Strong stakeholder partnership skills across business, tech, and architecture domains.
• Expertise in story elaboration, acceptance criteria, and backlog prioritization.
• Hands-on experience with all Scrum ceremonies.
• Exceptional communication for transparent backlog maintenance.
• Ability to incorporate feedback and drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-team collaboration experience in enterprise environments.

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Why Join Us

Partnering with Robert Half means accessing premier opportunities in Philadelphia's thriving job market. Enjoy competitive hourly W2 pay estimated at around $45/hour (equivalent to $93,600 annually based on full-time), a hybrid schedule, and the prestige of contributing to cutting-edge projects. Robert Half's expertise in talent placement ensures you're positioned for success, with benefits like professional networking and skill enhancement. Philadelphia, PA, offers a rich cultural hub with historic charm and modern innovation—perfect for balancing work and life. Apply now to elevate your career as a Product Owner III and be part of delivering exceptional software solutions. (Word count: 728)