Product Owner-Chicago ,IL(Need only local candidates)

Product Owner

Location-Hybrid- In office when there are workshops/ meetings/ sessions.  They can also go in office everyday if they would like too./Chicago office preferred, Peoria IL office, Dallas or Broomfield office
Interview-1 round virtual

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

- As the Dealer Websites program moves into execution mode, additional product ownership capacity is needed to drive delivery of dealer templates for dealer-specific content, content syndication from next gen client.com, dealer authoring capabilities, and system integrations (leads, request service, Client AI Assistant, etc).

- This role will partner with dealers, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to define requirements, manage priorities, and ensure solutions meet dealer needs.

- The role will help accelerate delivery, improve dealer adoption, and ensure a scalable, consistent experience across the dealer network while reducing delivery risk and supporting successful program rollout.

Typical task breakdown:

- The role is highly collaborative and stakeholder-facing, requiring frequent interaction with dealers, business partners, engineering teams, and leadership.

- The value of faster decision making, stronger stakeholder engagement, and reduced communication overhead outweighs the labor cost savings that might be achieved through an offshore model.

Work environment:

In office when there are workshops/ meetings/ sessions.  They can also go in office everyday if they would like too.

Education & Experience Required:

- No Bachelor’s degree required but must have 7+ years exp in this capacity

- IF they have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, they must have a minimum of 5-7 years exp in this capacity

Required Technical Skills 

(Required)

- Experience serving as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role within a digital product or software development environment

- Strong understanding of Agile product development practices and backlog management

- Experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and business requirements  

- Experience supporting software testing, validation, and release activities

Soft Skills

(Required)

- Proven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills  

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications:

- Consistent job hopping/ choppy tenure

Candidates who are already local will only be considered.