Product Owner

Location: Downtown Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)Schedule: 5 Days OnsiteEmployment Type: 12-Month ContractPay Rate: $38-40/hour (W-2)OverviewOur client is seeking a collaborative Product Owner to serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and Agile development teams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of business and technology, translating business needs into actionable work and helping teams deliver high-quality software solutions.The Product Owner will partner closely with developers, QA analysts, business partners, and leadership to define priorities, manage product backlogs, and ensure solutions align with both customer and business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in Agile environments and enjoys driving projects from concept through delivery.What You'll Be Working OnProduct Backlog ManagementOwn and manage the product backlog, ensuring work is prioritized and ready for development.Define and maintain user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature requirements.Continuously refine and prioritize work based on business objectives and stakeholder feedback.Balance competing priorities while maximizing business value.Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder EngagementPartner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and clarify requirements.Translate business needs into actionable user stories and development tasks.Facilitate conversations between technical and non-technical teams.Communicate priorities, risks, timelines, and project updates to stakeholders.Agile Delivery SupportParticipate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.Work closely with development and QA teams throughout the software development lifecycle.Provide ongoing clarification of requirements to support successful delivery.Help remove roadblocks and ensure teams remain focused on delivering value.Solution Delivery & Continuous ImprovementSupport User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and solution validation activities.Ensure delivered functionality aligns with business expectations and customer needs.Help drive application enhancements, modernization initiatives, and new feature development.Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased team effectiveness.Required QualificationsExperience as a Product Owner, Product Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role within an Agile environment.Strong experience partnering with software development teams to deliver business solutions.Ability to translate business requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and actionable work items.Experience managing multiple priorities and collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups.Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and product backlog management.Exposure to APIs, SQL, databases, microservices, or general software development concepts.Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Azure DevOps or similar Agile project management tools.CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) certification.Experience supporting software modernization or digital transformation initiatives.Previous experience working closely with engineering, QA, and architecture teams.Background in technology-driven or enterprise software environments.Why Join?Opportunity to work at the center of business and technology initiatives.Collaborate with product, business, and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions.Gain hands-on experience driving software enhancements and modernization efforts.Join a collaborative Agile environment focused on continuous improvement.Strong opportunity for long-term growth through a contract-to-hire model.LogisticsLocation: Downtown Indianapolis, INSchedule: 100% onsite, Monday-FridayContract Length: 12-month contract-to-hirePay Rate: $38-40/hour (W-2)Working Hours: Typically between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM based on business and team needsDisclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.