Product Owner
Job Title: Product Owner
Location: Hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA
Employment Type: W2 Contract (Most Likely Contract-to-Hire)
Overview
We are seeking a Product Owner to join a dynamic design systems team responsible for creating and maintaining a design system that feeds into a component library for developers. The team's primary focus is on consistency and efficiency to enhance user experience across digital platforms.
This role will support seven designers and a Design Team Product Owner, ensuring work tracking, design processes, and collaboration across teams are well-structured and executed effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure UX/UI design activities are prioritized, planned, and streamlined—from concept to design iteration and technical development.
Facilitate collaboration between the design team, product management, and technology teams.
Utilize design thinking skills to define future product vision and state goals.
Research, document, and communicate competitive landscape insights to support design decisions.
Manage project and tracking documents, including project plans, work-back schedules, and meeting notes.
Organize and prioritize complex information to make it clear and actionable.
Keep the team and key stakeholders informed on design progress.
Lead multiple workflows and deliver projects on expedited timelines, setting expectations for the team.
Coordinate and facilitate design handoffs, ensuring deliverables meet all requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop roadmaps and strategies for digital experience enhancements.
Leverage knowledge of customer and employee journeys to influence design and product strategies.
Projects & Initiatives:
Work tracking in Jira for a busy design team.
Participating in design sprint ceremonies.
Supporting the upgrade of design documentation platforms.
Leading the evolution of design system processes in Figma and other tools.
Required Qualifications:
4-6 years of experience in the following:
Figma
Agile methodology
Workfront or Asana
PowerPoint
Easy BI reporting tools
Understanding design requirements and translating them into Jira stories
Experience working with design teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment.
Background in design system or design operations (Design Ops) processes.
Proven ability to listen to competing priorities and effectively place them on a roadmap.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
Excellent organizational skills, including scheduling meetings, documentation, and information management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience or background in UX/UI Design (flex skill/nice to have).
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Product Owner to work closely with a talented design team and play a critical role in shaping the design system and operational workflows for a leading digital experience team. Apply today to be part of this exciting initiative!
#INDGEN
Job Title: Product Owner
Location: Hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA
Employment Type: W2 Contract (Most Likely Contract-to-Hire)
Overview
We are seeking a Product Owner to join a dynamic design systems team responsible for creating and maintaining a design system that feeds into a component library for developers. The team's primary focus is on consistency and efficiency to enhance user experience across digital platforms.
This role will support seven designers and a Design Team Product Owner, ensuring work tracking, design processes, and collaboration across teams are well-structured and executed effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure UX/UI design activities are prioritized, planned, and streamlined—from concept to design iteration and technical development.
Facilitate collaboration between the design team, product management, and technology teams.
Utilize design thinking skills to define future product vision and state goals.
Research, document, and communicate competitive landscape insights to support design decisions.
Manage project and tracking documents, including project plans, work-back schedules, and meeting notes.
Organize and prioritize complex information to make it clear and actionable.
Keep the team and key stakeholders informed on design progress.
Lead multiple workflows and deliver projects on expedited timelines, setting expectations for the team.
Coordinate and facilitate design handoffs, ensuring deliverables meet all requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop roadmaps and strategies for digital experience enhancements.
Leverage knowledge of customer and employee journeys to influence design and product strategies.
Projects & Initiatives:
Work tracking in Jira for a busy design team.
Participating in design sprint ceremonies.
Supporting the upgrade of design documentation platforms.
Leading the evolution of design system processes in Figma and other tools.
Required Qualifications:
4-6 years of experience in the following:
Figma
Agile methodology
Workfront or Asana
PowerPoint
Easy BI reporting tools
Understanding design requirements and translating them into Jira stories
Experience working with design teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment.
Background in design system or design operations (Design Ops) processes.
Proven ability to listen to competing priorities and effectively place them on a roadmap.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
Excellent organizational skills, including scheduling meetings, documentation, and information management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience or background in UX/UI Design (flex skill/nice to have).
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Product Owner to work closely with a talented design team and play a critical role in shaping the design system and operational workflows for a leading digital experience team. Apply today to be part of this exciting initiative!
#INDGEN