Technical Product Owner - Network Connectivity & Access

job summary:

Randstad is seeking a Technical Product Owner - Network Connectivity & Access to join a premier transportation enterprise client headquartered in Washington, DC. Operating within the Enterprise Platforms & Enablement (EPE) portfolio under the "Connecting Infrastructure" value stream, this role drives the day-to-day execution of network product strategy across connectivity, secure/compliant access, reliability, and continuous operations. Serving as a crucial strategy layer between senior product leadership and engineering teams, you will manage feature backlogs, translate complex network and architectural requirements into actionable user stories, and partner directly with internal customers-including real estate development teams-to ensure high-performing, resilient, and secure network infrastructure across a nationwide distributed environment.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 80 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:

• Backlog Prioritization & Management: Own and refine the product backlog, prioritizing features, epics, and user stories based on business value, customer feedback, technical feasibility, and architectural guidance.
• Technical Strategy Translation: Bridge the gap between senior product leaders and development teams, translating portfolio goals and network strategy into clear, executable work items for engineers.
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement: Interface directly with demanding internal customers, project team members, real estate development partners, and business leaders to capture requirements and communicate delivery progress.
• Networking & Access Alignment: Actively participate in deep technical discussions around firewalls, cloud connectivity, VLANs, network segmentation, and secure access across a distributed nationwide network.
• Agile & SAFe Delivery: Champion Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies within the Agile Release Train (ART), coordinating closely with Product Managers, Agile Coaches, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), and engineering squads.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Coordinate across Engineering, Architecture, Agility Enablement, and operational teams to ensure delivered capabilities provide cohesive business value for passenger transportation operations.
• Metrics & Progress Reporting: Define and track key performance and reliability metrics to measure value delivery, surface risks early, and provide transparent progress updates to leadership.

qualifications:

Professional Experience: 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in technical product ownership, product management, or technical delivery leadership within complex enterprise IT environments.

Networking & Infrastructure Depth: Strong IT infrastructure background with a deep understanding of core networking concepts, including firewalls, cloud connectivity, VLANs, network segmentation, and secure access models.

Agile & SAFe Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience operating within Agile development environments; practical experience within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments is strongly preferred.

Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent applied experience. SAFe POPM or ITIL certifications are highly preferred.

Tooling Proficiency: Required proficiency with Jira Software and Confluence; experience with FigJam, Jira Align, or AgilityHealth is a plus.

Soft Skills & Leadership: Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and facilitation skills, with a self-starter mindset and the ability to influence stakeholders and converse intelligently on complex network topics.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.