Technical Product Owner III at Mindlance in Louisville, KY

About Mindlance:

Founded in 1999, Mindlance has been ranked as one of the fastest growing US Staffing firms by SIA for 9 consecutive years. We provide Technology, Engineering, Digital / Creative / Marketing, Clinical Research, Scientific, Finance, Professional and Payroll Management staffing services to Global 1000 companies across the US, Canada and India.

Mindful of the opportunity gap, we provide balanced solutions for employers and job seekers. We empower job seekers with opportunities to advance their careers and enhance their skills while elevating recruitment standards and fostering a more mindful, balanced workplace.

Job Title: Technical Product Owner III

Location: Louisville, KY, United States [Hybrid – 50% Remote]

Duration: 10/19/2026 – 04/18/2027

About the role:

• The Technical Product Owner III is responsible for maximizing the value of internal platform products by translating the needs of engineering teams into well-defined, prioritized backlog items. This role sits within the Client US Solutions Architecture team and supports the platform capabilities that underpin Client's digital operations, spanning restaurant-facing ordering systems, cloud infrastructure, developer tooling, and systems integration.
• The role partners closely with platform engineering to improve developer experience, enable self-service and automation, and ensure platform capabilities are adopted, usable, and aligned to business and engineering priorities.

Key Responsibilities of the Job:

• Support and contribute to the product roadmap for internal developer platforms (CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment), infrastructure, observability, automation tools) supporting Client US.
• Own and manage the product backlog, translating customer needs into clear epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Track and report on product metrics such as adoption, user satisfaction, operational efficiency, and productivity indicators.
• Communicate product updates, prioritization decisions, and progress to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support planning, intake, and capacity management activities for platform initiatives.

Mandatory requirements:

• 1–2+ years of experience in product management or technical product ownership.
• ~3 years of experience working on technical products for technical users (engineers, developers, IT teams).
• Experience owning and managing a product backlog in an Agile environment.
• Experience with user research, requirements gathering, and translating needs into product deliverables.
• Familiarity with product metrics and measuring adoption or outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in any field (technical degree preferred but not required).

Preferred requirements:

• Experience with developer tools, internal platforms, or infrastructure-related products.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or SRE concepts.
• Exposure to automation, self-service platforms, or workflow tooling.
• Technical background or prior hands-on experience working closely with engineers.
• Experience contributing to developer experience or productivity initiatives.
• Product management certifications or formal product training.
• Experience in a consumer-scale digital platform environment such as QSR (Quick Service Restaurant), retail, or high-transaction systems.
• Familiarity with restaurant technology or POS (Point of Sale) systems.

Education/Certification:

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If you’re excited about joining Mindlance as a Technical Product Owner III, we’d love to hear from you.

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

Pay: $65.00 - $65.71 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Pre-Screening Question:

Do you have 1–2+ years of experience in product management or technical product ownership?
Do you have experience owning and managing a product backlog in an Agile environment, including requirements gathering, user stories, and acceptance criteria?
Do you have experience working closely with engineering teams on developer tools, internal platforms, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, CI/CD, automation, or similar technical products?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Louisville, KY 40201