Technical Product Owner - Android Mobile Applications

Job#: 3055822
Job Description:
Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Owner to support the development and delivery of Android mobile applications within a connected healthcare technology environment.
This individual will partner closely with software engineering, QA, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize work, manage product backlogs, and drive delivery across complex mobile software initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings deep mobile application experience, understands both front-end and back-end software development concepts, and can effectively collaborate with engineering teams on highly technical initiatives. This role requires someone who can quickly contribute with minimal ramp-up while balancing multiple stakeholders, teams, and concurrent releases.
Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize product backlogs for Android mobile application initiatives.
• Translate business needs and customer requirements into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements.
• Partner closely with software engineering teams to deliver mobile application features, enhancements, integrations, and releases.
• Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, release planning, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, platform teams, and business stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Drive feature delivery across complex software ecosystems involving mobile applications, APIs, integrations, and connected technologies.
• Communicate technical and business requirements effectively to various audiences.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers while proactively driving resolution.
• Support release execution and coordination across multiple parallel development streams.
• Contribute to roadmap planning and prioritization efforts while balancing technical and business objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of end-user experiences and product functionality.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst, or similar role.
• 5+ years supporting software products, preferably mobile applications.
• Experience supporting Android mobile application development.
• Strong understanding of mobile application architecture and software development lifecycles.
• Experience working on both front-end and back-end software-focused initiatives.
• Experience with APIs, SDKs, software integrations, and mobile application ecosystems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, release management practices, and cloud-based applications.
• Strong Agile/Scrum experience working closely with software engineering teams.
• Experience writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and managing complex product backlogs.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong prioritization, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare technology, medical devices, digital health, or other regulated industries.
• Experience supporting connected devices, IoT solutions, wearable technologies, or mobile-to-hardware integrations.
• Experience with hardware/software integrations.
• Experience supporting applications distributed through the Google Play Store.
• Experience supporting sensor integrations or connected technology platforms.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated product development environments.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will:

• Bring strong technical product ownership experience without requiring a software engineering background.
• Understand how mobile applications interact with APIs, cloud services, integrations, and connected devices.
• Be comfortable working across multiple teams and complex organizational structures.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Be curious, user-focused, and capable of identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Quickly earn credibility with engineering teams and business stakeholders.
• Effectively balance strategic priorities while driving day-to-day execution.

Success in This Role

• Rapidly assume ownership of an existing Android product backlog with minimal onboarding.
• Successfully manage features and releases across a complex mobile application ecosystem.
• Partner effectively with engineering teams on front-end, back-end, and integration-focused initiatives.
• Drive delivery across multiple concurrent releases and development efforts.
• Help scale product ownership capacity within a growing mobile development organization.
• Deliver high-quality mobile experiences that integrate seamlessly with connected technologies.

Key Hiring Priorities

Mobile application Product Owner / Technical Product Owner experience

Android experience

Strong understanding of APIs, SDKs, integrations, and software delivery

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Healthcare, medical device, or regulated industry experience (preferred, not required)

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