Manager, Product Owner
We are looking for a hands-on Manager, Product Owner to lead our Product Owners who are the inputs into our Scrum delivery engine. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer and partnering daily with the product and technology leadership teams, you will oversee the team turning the portfolio vision into a clear backlog and build the coaching framework that levels up execution across teams. This is a remote position.
Key Responsibilities:
Hire, onboard, and conduct performance reviews for Product Owners; design and roll out a coaching program that raises backlog hygiene, estimation accuracy, and velocity.
Oversee the product owners to ensure consistency and quality in their translation of the product vision and roadmap initiatives into sprint-ready backlogs.
Champion for high-quality requirements output from Product Owners
Ensure the product owners are aligning sprint goals, capacity, and dependencies so that every release ships as planned.
Accountable for the day-to-day prioritization of the product owners
Track progress in Azure DevOps and Aha to surface risks, blockers, and release status to leadership.
Drive continuous improvement by defining lightweight process metrics and facilitating retrospectives that turn findings into actionable changes.
Champion Meevo’s execution-first culture by ensuring commitments are met, defects are triaged promptly, and stakeholder expectations stay realistic.
Requirements:
4+ Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or a related field.
7 or more years as a Product Owner (or comparable product delivery role) plus at least 3 years of direct people-management experience.
Proven success coordinating multiple backlogs and delivering on a fixed release cadence in a SaaS environment.
Expert user of Azure DevOps for sprint execution and Aha for roadmap management.
Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills; able to balance stakeholder demands with team capacity under tight timelines.
Availability for working hour overlap with the Eastern Time Zone
Willingness to travel to our Parsippany, NJ office up to two times per year
Nice to have: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe POPM, or comparable agile certification.
Nice to have: Experience introducing coaching frameworks or formalizing career paths for Product Owners.
What we offer:
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Enjoy a generous 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) that begins accruing with every pay period from your very first day! Plus, you’ll enjoy ten (10) paid holidays throughout 2025, along with five (5) paid sick days and one (1) personal day—because we believe in taking care of you!
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Your well-being is a priority! We offer subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, with coverage kicking in quickly. It's all about making sure you stay healthy, happy, and well-cared for.
Life Insurance
Peace of mind for you and your loved ones! We provide Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D). What’s even better? Millennium Systems International fully covers the entire cost—100% on us!
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Stay secure no matter what life brings your way. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. And we’ve got your back—Millennium Systems International covers the full cost of Long-Term Disability at 100%.
401(k) Retirement Plan
Plan for your future with confidence! You’ll be eligible to enroll in our robust 401(k) plan. When you do, you’ll enjoy a 100% match on up to 4% of your contributions, thanks to our Safe Harbor plan. It’s our way of helping you build a brighter tomorrow.
Learning & Development Opportunities
We foster a culture of growth and professional excellence. As part of our benefits, we offer unlimited access to Udemy’s online courses, helping you refine your skills, explore new areas, and advance your career. Whether you're deepening your expertise or learning new technologies, we’re here to support your development every step of the way.
Pay Transparency
Millennium Systems International is committed to providing all Team Members with competitive wages and salaries that are motivational, fair, and equitable. Our compensation program reflects our core values of Teamwork, Excellence, and Integrity, ensuring transparency and fairness while attracting top talent and fostering an environment that encourages growth and retention.
We believe that every Team Member is integral to our collective success, and we value the diverse perspectives, creativity, and innovation they bring. Our compensation packages are designed to reflect individual contributions, taking into account skill set, experience, certifications, and work location.
In line with our Client-Centric philosophy, we recognize that the success of our Team Members contributes directly to the success of our clients. As such, we offer compensation packages that not only motivate but also reward performance and excellence.
The base salary range for this position in the United States is $112,500 to $140,000. In addition to base pay, the total compensation package may also include commission, performance bonuses, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.
At Millennium Systems International, we approach every challenge with Passion—striving to exceed expectations, solve challenges with urgency and determination, and create an environment where Team Members thrive and celebrate each other’s successes.