Product Owner

Seeking a highly technical Product Owner to lead an AI Development team. This role bridges product strategy, AI innovation, and engineering execution. About the Role Own and prioritize the product backlog for .NET, Azure, and AI-driven applications. Lead delivery of enterprise AI initiatives from concept through production. Responsibilities Define user stories and acceptance criteria for application and AI features. Partner with engineering teams to deliver APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and AI-enabled workflows. Drive adoption of AI/ML capabilities, including LLM solutions, intelligent automation, personalization, and conversational AI. Guide best practices in prompt design, context engineering, and AI integration patterns. Collaborate with teams leveraging Azure OpenAI, Azure AI services, and data pipelines. Participate in architecture, release planning, and Agile ceremonies to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions. Align AI strategy with business objectives and engineering execution. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in software development, product ownership, or a technical leadership role. Open to someone who's a traditional Product Owner or, someone who comes from a hands-on technical background (Architect, Sr. Dev., etc.) who's taken on some PO responsibilities. Experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native application design. Proven leadership of enterprise AI/ML initiatives. Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures. Understanding of LLMs, AI integration patterns, prompt engineering, and RAG concepts. Experience defining and prioritizing work for engineering teams. Strong communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders. Required Skills Background transitioning from Software Engineer to Product Owner or Technical Product Manager. Experience with Azure OpenAI, machine learning pipelines, and AI data platforms. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Terraform, Bicep, and observability tools. Experience supporting eCommerce, retail, or large-scale digital platforms. Preferred Skills Combines a strong software engineering background with product ownership experience. Has successfully delivered AI-powered applications in Azure environments. Can comfortably lead technical discussions around AI architecture, implementation, and integration. Pay range and compensation package 135k-140k Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eight Eleven Group