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Product Owner

Collabera

Chicago, IL • $65.00 to $75.00 / hr • 11/13/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Product Owner

Location:Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, and Denver, CO

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Client Industry: Banking Client

Duration: 12+ months contract

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Must-Haves:

  • 5 years of experience in technology delivery, with 3+ years as a Product Owner or Technical Product Manager
  • Proven track record owning products on large-scale tech projects (platform builds, migrations, integrations, or modernization)
  • Strong working knowledge of Agile/Scrum and SAFe
  • Hands-on experience with APIs, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and data pipelines
  • Ability to read and discuss technical designs and engage credibly with engineers
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and roadmap/backlog tools
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Day To Day:

  • Own and prioritize the product backlog; define epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
  • Partner with engineering, architecture, QA, and business stakeholders to align on scope, dependencies, and release plans
  • Translate business and technical requirements into clear, testable deliverables
  • Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews; make day-to-day prioritization decisions
  • Make technical trade-off decisions on APIs, integrations, data flows, and platform dependencies
  • Track delivery metrics (velocity, defect rates, adoption) and report progress to leadership
  • Manage risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies
  • Support UAT, release readiness, and production go-live

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $70 to $73 per hour

This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

About Us:

At Collabera, we don’t just offerjobswe build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now or reach out to Mansi Bhatt at for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!