Product Owner

Akkodis is seeking a Product Owner for a Contract with a client located in Raleigh, NC—onsite, local, with strong hands-on experience with Algolia, Vertex AI, Google Gemini, Product data management, customer-facing platforms such as POS systems, mobile applications, and B2B solutions, and strong in Agile and Scrum.Rate Range: $58/hr - $60/hr (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMIdeal Candidate Profile:Product Manager or Product Owner experience supporting enterprise search and digital productsAbility to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutionsStrong Agile experience, including backlog management, sprint planning, user story creation, and collaboration with Scrum Masters and development teamsExperience supporting customer-facing platforms such as POS systems, mobile applications, and B2B solutionsKnowledge of SKU management, search technologies (Algolia, Vertex AI, Google Gemini), and product data management is preferredKey Responsibilities:Define and manage product roadmaps, features, and user storiesGather, analyze, and prioritize business and technical requirementsPartner with engineering teams to deliver scalable and high-performing solutionsAssess customer needs, market trends, and product performance metricsLead product discovery, business case development, and solution validationManage product backlogs and priorities within Agile environmentsPromote data-driven decision-making and continuous product improvementCollaborate with business stakeholders, engineering, architecture, and UX teams to deliver customer-focused productsRequired Qualifications:3+ years of Product Management experience supporting software or technology productsStrong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and cloud technologiesExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience translating business requirements into technical solutionsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with enterprise search, relevance tuning, information discovery, or search technologiesExperience with AI-powered search and knowledge management platformsFamiliarity with Algolia, Vertex AI, Google Gemini, or similar technologiesPosition Overview:Seeking a Product Owner to lead product strategy, roadmap planning, and delivery of technology solutionsResponsible for prioritizing initiatives, defining product requirements, and driving successful delivery of customer-focused products that create business valueOpportunity to join a long-term project with potential for full-time conversion based on performance and business needs.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance