Product owner

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Requirements

Accountability

• Own the entire product backlog—define, refine, and prioritize all work items across development cycles.
• Lead the planning, delivery, and ongoing evolution of digital experiences with complete accountability.
• Ensure all goals, deadlines, and quality standards are achieved without delegation.
• Act as the central point of contact for stakeholders across UX, Design, Technology, Content, SEO/SEM, and Analytics.
  

Key Responsibilities

Vision & Strategy

• Define and champion a modern, best-in-class digital experience aligned with customer needs and business goals.
  

Backlog & Requirements Ownership

• Write detailed user stories, define epics, prioritize features, and collaborate with engineering teams to assess technical effort.
  

Execution & Delivery

• Develop actionable product and project plans, manage delivery timelines, and proactively mitigate risks.
• Personally manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, UAT, documentation, and demos without support staff.
  

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with UX, Design, Development, Web Operations, Content, SEO/SEM, and Analytics to align priorities and troubleshoot issues.
  

Data-Driven Optimization

• Analyze website performance, customer insights, and analytics to drive continual improvements.
  

Vendor & Third-Party Coordination

• Manage integrations and technical requirements directly with external technology partners.
  

Holistic Product & Project Management

• Build and maintain roadmaps, track dependencies, monitor KPIs, and ensure full visibility for all stakeholders.
  

Communication & Risk Management

• Provide clear, consistent updates and escalate risks early for timely resolution.
  

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Technical Delivery Lead for enterprise-scale websites.
• Proven success driving digital transformations from concept to launch with zero project slippage.
• Strong technical understanding of web technologies and front-end frameworks (experience with AEM preferred).
• Hands-on experience managing workflows and product lifecycles in JIRA or similar tools.
• Ability to execute independently, handling both strategic and detailed tasks personally.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with UX, Tech, Content, SEO, and Analytics teams.
• Experience working directly with third-party vendors and tech partners.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
  

Ideal Attributes

• Highly analytical and data-driven.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, with strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust.
• Passion for crafting exceptional digital products and user experiences