Tech Product Owner III - Quality Engineering and Test Automation

Tech Product Owner III - Quality Engineering and Test Automation Job Category: Information Technology Requisition Number: TECHP006012 Contract Type: Full-Time Location: Office required. Onsite, average three days per week. Candidate must be near Minnetonka MN, Madison WI, Omaha NE, or St. Louis MO. Key Accountabilities Translate prioritized capability epics (from TPM) into clear backlog items (features, user stories, technical enablers) Define acceptance criteria in partnership with the Technical Lead (TL) and ensure backlog items are “ready” for development Maintain a healthy backlog sequenced based on value, risk, and dependencies Reject or elevate any “backdoor” requests that bypass MDF intake Capacity & WIP Alignment Partner with Delivery Leader to ensure backlog aligns to actual team capacity Respect and enforce WIP limits so the team is never overcommitted Actively remove work when urgent items are added per EDC governance Represent the team during prioritization sessions and ensure EAC and EDC decisions are reflected in the backlog Ensure RTB (Run-the-Business) items, enhancements, and strategic initiatives are prioritized together within the backlog Sprint & Iteration Leadership Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and iteration reviews Ensure team goals tie back to capability and enterprise priorities Lead all Scrum Master activities, including facilitating ceremonies and promoting agile practices Execution Alignment Partner with Technical Lead on delivery—TPO owns the “what/why,” TL owns the “how” Make trade‑off decisions daily if necessary to keep delivery aligned with priorities Coordinate dependencies with other teams and elevate blockers or capacity issues to EDC Stakeholder Engagement A point of contact for business stakeholders Provide transparency into progress, risks, and delivery metrics Ensure feedback loops with TPM and business users are fast and continuous to validate outcomes early Capture learnings from retrospectives and incorporate them into future sprints Track delivery metrics: say/do ratio, cycle time, throughput Validate delivered stories/features against acceptance criteria and business outcomes Report progress and risks to TPM, Delivery Leader, and stakeholders Accountabilities A single, transparent backlog for the team that reflects enterprise priorities Backlog items are outcome-oriented, clear, and feasible before sprint planning Sprint commitments align with proven capacity and are delivered predictably Completed work delivers measurable business outcomes—not just features Transparent communication with stakeholders—no surprises Role Partnerships in MDF With TPM: Translate capability-level priorities into backlog items; align roadmap to team execution With TL: Co‑lead the team—TPO owns “what/why,” TL owns “how” With Delivery Leader: Balance team capacity, enforce WIP, and elevate systemic issues With Business Owner: Validate backlog items against business outcomes and secure timely feedback With EDC/EAC: Ensure prioritization decisions are executed at the team level Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field 5+ years of related work experience beyond degree 5+ years of work experience in Quality Engineering and test automation 2+ years of experience working with offshore team members Compensation The full salary grade for this position is $88,800 - $152,300. Typical hiring salary range is $88,800 - $133,245. Annual salary placement will depend on factors including education, experience, certifications, role scope and responsibility, internal and external market data. Benefits Medica offers a generous total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401(k) contributions, caregiver services, and many other benefits. Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medica Services Company LLC