Product Owner

Role overview

Accountabilities

• Own the product lifecycle from discovery and product strategy through roadmap definition, prioritization, delivery, and iteration.
• Lead client interactions from initial discussions and onboarding through ongoing account management.
• Build relationships that support long-term client partnerships.
• Translate client needs, business objectives, and user feedback into product requirements and development priorities.
• Collaborate with engineers and AI-assisted tools to define solutions and support product delivery.
• Build prototypes and contribute to product strategy.
• Communicate product value consultatively by educating and advising clients.
• Engage existing accounts to identify issues, manage expectations, gather feedback, and uncover renewal and expansion opportunities.
• Develop trusted relationships that contribute to retention, account growth, and referrals.
• Collect, evaluate, and prioritize feedback from clients, users, stakeholders, and market signals.
• Continuously improve the product roadmap based on collected feedback and market information.
• Bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders to align product priorities and business objectives.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in product management or product ownership.
• Demonstrated experience defining roadmaps, managing backlogs, prioritizing features, and working with development teams.
• Experience in a client-facing role involving business development, sales, account management, or consultative relationship building.
• Demonstrated ability to retain and grow customer accounts over time.
• Strong client relationship-building skills and a consultative, customer-first approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Native or near-native spoken and written English proficiency.
• Experience building prototypes and translating early-stage ideas into product strategies and requirements.
• Comfort working with AI-assisted tools and emerging technologies in product development workflows.
• Ability to work independently within a fully distributed international team across multiple time zones.
• Strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and ability to balance competing priorities.
• A proactive, relationship-oriented mindset focused on long-term customer success.

Preferred experience

• Previous consultative sales experience is a nice-to-have.
• Experience working directly with clients in the United States is a nice-to-have.

Workplace and schedule

• The position is fully remote and supports significant flexibility over where and how work is performed.
• Working hours are flexible, with the ability to choose a preferred time zone and schedule.
• The role requires a stable internet connection and collaboration across multiple time zones.

Compensation

• Compensation is hourly, with a starting rate negotiable according to skills and experience.
• Contractor payments are made monthly by wire transfer.

Benefits

• Benefits include paid training, professional development opportunities, modern technology projects, and annual pay increases based on strong performance.
• The role offers access to engaging projects and collaboration with an international team spanning more than 60 countries.