Technical Product Owner

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and tactically focused Technical Product Owner to play a critical role in

supporting our data engineering initiatives, particularly in the ETL, big data, and integrations space. This

role is critical to optimizing the value of the development team's work, managing the backlog, and

ensuring seamless execution and delivery of enterprise cross-functional initiatives. In this role, you will

collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage the product backlog, and ensure smooth execution of

data engineering initiatives.

ShyftLabs is a growing data product company that was founded in early 2020 and works primarily with Fortune 500 companies. We deliver digital solutions built to help accelerate the growth of businesses in various industries, by focusing on creating value through innovation.

Job Responsibilities::
• Own and manage the product backlog for data engineering projects. Translate product and technical requirements into user stories, prioritize and groom the product backlog, and align with development on priorities. Ensure backlog items are visible, clearly defined, and prioritized.

• Help define and manage metadata, data lineage, and data quality. Collaborate with IT data owners and business leaders to ensure consistent and reliable data definitions.

• Coordinate with on and offshore development teams, engineering, design, and business teams for seamless execution of data engineering initiatives.

• Document processes and train business stakeholders on platform features. Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications::
• 3+ years in a Product Owner, Business Systems Analyst, or similar role in data engineering.

• Experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar platforms. Proficiency in Jira and Confluence; strong knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies and experience working within an Agile framework.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; comfort with A/B testing and KPIs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience translating complex requirements into clear, actionable items.

• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including offshore development, engineering, UX, and business stakeholders.

• Ability to troubleshoot issues, proactively improve processes, and ensure smooth platform operations

We are proud to offer a competitive salary alongside a strong healthcare insurance and benefits package. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees, offering extensive learning and development resources.