Technical Product Owner

Overview Our Client is seeking a Technical Product Owner / TPM based in Chicago to lead the evolution of their retail fueling software. While you will be based in Chicago, you will lead a highly skilled, distributed engineering team located in Austin, Dallas, and other tech hubs. This role is perfect for a technical leader who thrives in a remote-first culture and understands the nuances of managing IoT solutions across both Azure and AWS. Position Responsibilities Remote-First Leadership: Orchestrate delivery across a distributed team (Austin, Dallas, etc.). You will be the "glue" that keeps remote developers aligned with the product vision through clear documentation and high-bandwidth communication. Product Backlog & Strategy: Own the roadmap for their two flagship offerings. Translate complex business needs into refined user stories for a senior-level C# engineering team. Bridge Azure & AWS environments: Oversee our primary development in Azure while managing the lifecycle of our AWS-hosted wireless device solutions & any future migration strategy from one host to other. Technical Integrity: Partner with architects to ensure our C# solutions leverage the latest framework capabilities, focusing on scalability and industrial-grade reliability. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary contact for leadership, providing transparent reporting on sprint progress, risks, and release timelines. The successful candidate will have/possess Proven leadership, project management and technical skills. Skilled at staffing and resource management. Strong understanding of both waterfall and agile project methodologies. Demonstrated experience managing risk and driving corrective actions as a part of project delivery. Adept at influencing stakeholders and cross-functional teams while achieving successful solution delivery. Customer focused, both internal and external. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Organization, time management, and prioritization skills. Qualification Requirements Experience: 5+ years of total experience as a Technical PO or PM, including 2 years in a management or lead position. Technical Depth: Strong professional background in the C# / .NET ecosystem. Direct experience with Microsoft Azure (primary) and AWS (secondary). Experience with IoT or hardware-to-cloud management is a massive plus. Distributed Workflow Mastery: Expert-level proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools to manage work across time zones. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills—critical for succeeding in a remote-first team environment. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Preferred Qualifications Modern Remote Culture: Needed to work with a talented team across Austin, Dallas, and beyond, utilizing the best in collaborative technology. Cutting-Edge Tech: Knowledge of the latest C# and cloud-native architecture. Experience: In a global company that is digitizing the world’s fueling or similar infrastructure. Knowledge/Experience of Fueling infrastructure will be preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr