Product Owner

Product Owner

Department: Product
Reports To: Vice President, Product & Strategy
Location: Austin, TX
Schedule: Full-time | Hybrid (2–3 days in office)

Work Authorization Notice: At this time, we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have current, unrestricted authorization to work in the country where the role is based.

Overview

At Togetherwork, we set a high bar for clarity, collaboration, and execution. While our Product & Strategy leaders own portfolio outcomes, our individual contributors play a critical role in translating strategy into high-quality, customer-centered execution. We work in close partnership with Engineering, Design, Delivery, CX, Support, Revenue, and Operations to build stable, modern products that help our customers succeed.

Product Owners at Togetherwork are hands-on practitioners who bring strong analytical thinking, operational discipline, and a willingness to engage deeply in sprint-level execution. We embrace innovation, including responsible use of AI, to improve insight, speed, and delivery quality. This role reflects those expectations: collaborative, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Translate product strategy and roadmap priorities into clear, actionable backlog items
  Own, prioritize, and maintain a well-groomed product backlog across two Scrum teams
  Write detailed user stories and acceptance criteria that enable predictable delivery
  Participate fully in Scrum ceremonies, including planning, grooming, standups, reviews, and retrospectives
  Support onshore, offshore, or blended engineering teams by ensuring work is well-defined and unblocked
  Create mockups, workflows, and prototypes in Figma to communicate feature intent
  Collaborate closely with Designers to refine UX flows and ensure customer needs are met
  Partner with Product Managers to ensure sprint execution aligns with roadmap goals
  Coordinate with Delivery Managers to keep releases on track and risks visible
  Support go-to-market efforts by clarifying feature functionality and customer value
  Incorporate customer insights from CX, Support, and analytics into backlog decisions
  Monitor product health, adoption, and feedback to inform continuous improvement
  Use AI tools to accelerate story writing, analysis, and workflow efficiency

What You’ll Bring

2–4+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar Agile delivery role
Strong experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and managing product backlogs
Hands-on experience creating mockups and prototypes using Figma
Experience supporting two or more Scrum teams simultaneously
Ability to work effectively with both onshore and offshore development teams
Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Solid understanding of Agile delivery, UX principles, and technical constraints
Ability to translate customer and business needs into clear implementation requirements

Bonus Points

Experience supporting multiple product areas or complex portfolios
Background working in SaaS or platform-based software environments
Experience using AI tools to improve backlog quality, discovery, or delivery workflows
Comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving product organizations

Why You’ll Love Working Here

High-impact role translating strategy into real customer value
Strong cross-functional partnerships with Product, Engineering, Design, and Delivery
Culture of ownership, clarity, and continuous improvement
Opportunity to grow your product craft while supporting meaningful customer outcomes
Hybrid work model that balances collaboration and flexibility

Belonging at Togetherwork

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement? Research shows that women and individuals from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. Togetherwork is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity with us.

Benefits & Compensation

Togetherwork offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program.