Sr. Product Owner

Echo is hiring a Sr. Product Owner in Chicago, IL to lead product direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams in this full-time role. Ideal candidates seeking Sr. Product Owner jobs in Chicago, IL will find an opportunity to shape high-value features while working onsite with dedicated colleagues.

About This Position

This full-time Sr. Product Owner position with Echo is based in Chicago, IL and centers on owning product outcomes from concept through release. You will serve as the primary voice of the customer, aligning business priorities with technical execution in an agile setting. The role suits professionals hunting for Sr. Product Owner near me opportunities who excel at balancing strategic vision with day-to-day decision making. Success means delivering clear roadmaps that drive measurable user and organizational value while keeping stakeholders aligned across Chicago-area and broader teams.

Core Duties

• Own and continuously refine the product backlog to maximize delivered value and support sprint goals
• Translate stakeholder and customer needs into well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritized epics
• Craft and communicate product vision, goals, and multi-release roadmaps that guide engineering and design partners
• Facilitate key agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Gather and synthesize user feedback, market insights, and performance data to guide iterative improvements
• Coordinate with cross-functional groups to remove blockers, clarify requirements, and ensure timely deliveries
• Track and report on product metrics, adjusting priorities based on real-time results and business input
• Mentor junior product contributors and champion consistent product ownership practices

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated senior-level experience as a Product Owner or equivalent product leadership role
• Deep familiarity with agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban and tools that support backlog management
• Strong ability to influence without authority, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven skill in data-informed decision making, user research synthesis, and roadmap prioritization
• Comfort working onsite full-time in Chicago, IL while collaborating across distributed teams when needed
• Track record of shipping products that meet customer needs and business objectives in complex environments

Working at Echo

Echo is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment for the full-time Sr. Product Owner position based in Chicago, IL. Team members contribute to shared goals in a professional setting that values clear communication and continuous improvement.

Next Steps

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