Product Owner

Everforth Apex

Location: Raleigh, NC (Onsite)

Duration: 12-Month Contract with Potential for Conversion

Overview

We're seeking a Product Owner to support delivery and operations-focused applications. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders and development teams to manage product backlogs, define requirements, and drive Agile delivery of enhancements and strategic initiatives.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role best suited for someone who thrives in Agile environments and enjoys working closely with engineering teams to deliver business value.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the product backlog

• Write and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and requirements

• Ensure work is sprint-ready and aligned to business priorities

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives

• Serve as the primary point of contact for requirements clarification

• Partner with stakeholders to gather needs and define solutions

• Support UAT, release activities, and issue resolution

• Identify and communicate risks, dependencies, and blockers

• Collaborate with business, operations, and technology teams to drive successful delivery

• Required Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

• Strong backlog management and prioritization skills

• Experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting logistics, transportation, supply chain, retail, or operational applications

• Experience working with mobile applications or integrated systems

• CSPO, PSPO, or similar Agile certification

• Ideal Candidate

• Agile Product Owner with backlog ownership experience

• Strong stakeholder, vendor, and leadership communication skills

• Comfortable balancing day-to-day enhancements with larger project initiatives

• Organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused

• Experience supporting operational or delivery-focused business teams

• EEO Employer

• Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Benefits

• Department at accommodations for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.