Associate Director – Product Owner

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. Own and maintain the product backlog .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeEast Hartford • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management, including backlog ownership, user story translation, and prioritization based on business value. Proficient in Agile methodologies and capable of leading cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation in complex manufacturing environments.

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Product Management ExperienceAgile FrameworksData Analysis and Decision MakingSupply Chain and Demand PlanningEnterprise Technology Business Systems

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Hard Skills

Product Backlog ManagementUser Story DevelopmentData-Driven Decision MakingMarket ResearchPerformance TrackingAgile MethodologiesSprint ManagementSoftware Development ProcessesTechnical Stakeholder EngagementProduct Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationPrioritizationProblem SolvingCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksDelta LakeCloud PlatformsDevSecOpsMicroservicesEvent-Driven WorkflowsConnected Enterprise Systems

Industry Keywords

Complex ManufacturingEnterprise TechnologyInfrastructure TechnologyAI/ML Model LifecycleIntegration Patterns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain the product backlog
Translate requirements into clear user stories
Prioritize features based on business value, customer impact, technical considerations, and strategic alignment
Collaborate with Digital Technology, Business, Architecture, and Program Management teams to drive end-to-end delivery and remove blockers
Ensure work follows enterprise architecture, code development standards, and product lifecycle processes
Monitor delivery and track product performance using defined success metrics
Make data-driven decisions to optimize product outcomes
Support product lifecycle management from concept through development, testing, launch, and sustainment
Conduct market, user, and competitive research
Maintain relationships with process owners and technical and functional stakeholders
Lead cross-functional teams using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies to deliver digital capabilities supporting Pratt & Whitney’s digital transformation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information System, Information Technology, or related technical field and 12+ years of hands-on applicable work experience, including 5+ years of product management experience related to Enterprise Technology Business Systems or Infrastructure Technology; OR an advanced degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related technical field and 10+ years of hands-on applicable work experience, including 5+ years of product management experience related to Enterprise Technology Business Systems or Infrastructure Technology
Supply Chain, Demand Planning and Forecasting experience, ideally in complex manufacturing industry
Experience with Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban
Sprint management, refinement, and stakeholder demos
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to analyze complex issues, make informed decisions, and prioritize effectively
Ability to gather and analyze data to identify trends, measure performance, and drive product improvements
Understanding of market trends, business models, and financial implications
Understanding of software development processes, technologies, and architectures
Moderate domestic and international travel of 5–10% may be required
Customer meetings may occur outside normal business work hours
Preferred: 10+ years of experience related to product management and/or software development
Preferred: Understanding of Databricks, Delta Lake, distributed compute patterns, AI/ML model lifecycle, ontology/semantic models, integration patterns, microservices, event-driven workflows, connected enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and DevOps pipelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation eligibility
Employee referral award eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available