New

Product Owner

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $75.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Costa Mesa
Feb 06, 2026
Description Product Owner - AI, Agentic Systems, and Automation Platforms We are building AI-powered chatbots, Agentic AI capabilities, and intelligent automation platforms to improve how our business, software teams, and infrastructure teams operate. We are seeking an enterprise Product Owner who will drive clarity, alignment, and delivery across these initiatives, working closely with business leaders, engineers, and platform teams. This role is focused on product ownership, stakeholder communication, backlog management, and execution in an Agile environment, with technical knowledge serving as an enabler-not a prerequisite. Who You Are An experienced Agile Product Owner or Product Manager who excels at coordinating complex initiatives and turning business needs into delivered outcomes. A strong communicator who can engage confidently with executives, business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams, tailoring messages to the audience. Comfortable operating in large, matrixed enterprise environments with multiple dependencies and stakeholders. Skilled at prioritization, negotiation, and trade-off decisions to keep teams focused on the highest-value work. Outcome-oriented, with the ability to connect product delivery to business value, operational efficiency, and user impact. Interested in AI and automation initiatives, with a willingness to learn and collaborate closely with technical experts. * * What You'll Do (Primary Responsibilities) Own and manage the product backlog for AI, Agentic AI, and automation initiatives, ensuring it is clear, prioritized, and aligned to business objectives. Translate executive and business goals into well-defined epics, features, and user stories that Agile teams can execute. Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning support, and ongoing prioritization, balancing near-term delivery with longer-term roadmap goals. Serve as the primary point of coordination across business stakeholders, engineering teams, architecture, InfoSec, and IT operations. Communicate vision, priorities, progress, risks, and dependencies clearly and consistently to leadership and delivery teams. Proactively manage scope, dependencies, and expectations in a high-visibility, fast-moving environment. Measure outcomes using agreed-upon metrics and adjust priorities based on impact and feedback. What We're Looking For (Core Requirements)* Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager on Agile teams, preferably in an enterprise environment. Strong track record of stakeholder management, cross-team coordination, and backlog ownership. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. Experience driving delivery across multiple teams or platforms with competing priorities. A structured, organized, and pragmatic approach to product ownership and execution. Nice to Have / Preferred Experience* Exposure to AI, Agentic AI, or automation platforms (hands-on technical expertise is not required). Familiarity with automation, DevOps, CI/CD, cloud, or infrastructure concepts to support informed discussions with engineers. Experience supporting initiatives involving hybrid cloud or on-prem environments. Experience using Jira or similar Agile tooling. CSPO or similar Agile certification. Job Type & Location* This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Costa Mesa, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Costa Mesa,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.