Senior Software Product Owner (Hybrid - US)

OverviewInterested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we've harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Product Owner to join our Information Systems team. This candidate will be responsible for leading product development and implementation of our key, critical software ecosystem, which consists of several interacting software platforms and multiple business unit stakeholders. You will bring deep product ownership experience, process improvement skills, a strong background implementing Agile principles in a hybrid planning environment, good technical acumen, and a team-oriented approach as you drive priorities and strategic direction for our software products. This position will help to develop a team of product owners and business system analysts, implement and improve processes for software development, assist in defining standards for various artifacts, develop appropriate metrics for planning and monitoring execution, develop roadmaps for the ecosystem and its parts, and assist in resource forecasting.ResponsibilitiesLead assessment of product opportunities and risks, including providing cost estimatesLead Agile process implementation and improvement in a hybrid planning environmentManage a complex backlog in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders, including building a standardized process for managing backlog and future work requestsLead product design: prepare well-documented functional specifications and workflows, guide product prototyping and proof of conceptsTranslate customer needs into actionable plans for engineering and design teams, owning features, end-to-end and prioritizing the product backlog to deliver maximum valueEstablish and maintain product roadmaps including platform health and customer initiativesMeet with business stakeholders to discuss application functionality related to enterprise-wide or specific program initiative due to contractual agreementsConduct or participate in meetings to identify requirements in how an application looks and feels to the end-user and provide feedback to clients to ensure technology application supports the internal/external customer needsOwn and refine user stories and epics in Jira - helping to translate product requirements into work that is actionable by the development teamMonitor progress of software development efforts to ensure business expectations for the product are being met and software engineering barriers are minimizedCommunicate status and results of product development efforts across the organizationLead efforts to define product metrics to optimize product effectivenessCoach other product owners and business systems analystsMinimum QualificationsA bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other engineering degree, and 10+ years as a product owner - successfully delivering multiple products through a complete PDLC lifecycle10+ years working with software developers - understanding the process of effective delivery and release of softwareLeadership experience managing small teams of 3 - 5 junior product owners and BSAsGood technical analyst skills translating business needs into technical specificationsProven experience in working on data focused product development - good understanding of defining KPIs for product developmentStrong communication skills - especially adept at communicating effectively between non-technical users and software developersPublic facing software delivery experience is a plusCompensationCompensation is commensurate with experience with the pay band of $107k - $140k/Annually. This includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).AI UseAt Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one's own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience skills can truly shine.Equal Opportunity EmployerEnergy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.Office Locations and a Remote WorkforceEnergy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.Background Check InformationInformation will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.Reasonable AccommodationsEnergy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email Notice for Job Applicants #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17