Product Owner

Product Owner

(Hybrid in Office) Atlanta Area candidates Only

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Product Owner to join our team and drive the successful development of BIPs innovative technology products. This role is critical to the firms continued growth and strategic execution. As a Product Owner, you will work at the intersection of technology, business, and user experienceplaying a hands-on role in shaping the solutions that power our business.

About the Role

As a Product Owner at BIP, you will own the product backlog and collaborate closely with the Engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality, user-centric features. Were looking for someone who is not only technically savvy but also confident, curious, and unafraid to ask the hard questions.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, confidently engages with a wide range of personalities, and embraces feedbackeven when its challenging. Youre not afraid to ask questions, take initiative, or admit when you're wrong. You bring curiosity, resilience, and a collaborative spirit to every interaction, always focused on driving the product and team forward.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a friendly, self-motivated individual who brings strong emotional intelligence and a proactive mindset to their work. If you're eager to grow as a product leader, contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking company, and thrive in a collaborative environment, wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Backlog Ownership: Maintain and prioritize the product backlog to ensure the team is always focused on delivering the highest value.
• User Story Development: Write and refine clear, concise user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria; ensure the team understands what needs to be built and why.
• Sprint Planning & Readiness: Lead grooming and sprint planning sessions; ensure the backlog is always 23 sprints ahead with ready work.
• Team Collaboration: Remain accessible throughout sprints to clarify stories, remove blockers, and keep the team moving forward.
• Feature Validation: Conduct thorough acceptance testing and quality assurance on each user story to ensure features meet requirements and are free of critical defects.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Serve as the key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders; help align priorities and manage expectations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate and deliver sprint; gather feedback to continuously refine the product.
• User-Centric Thinking: Champion the user experience and advocate for functionality that improves user satisfaction and engagement.
• Problem Solving: Collaborate across teams to analyze bugs, investigate issues, and identify creative solutions.
• Documentation: Support the creation of process flows, user guides, and internal documentation as needed.

What Were Looking For

• Experience: 3 to 5 years prior experience in product development or working within Agile/Scrum teams. Ideal candidates have a track record of contributing to successful product delivery in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics and speak confidently with developers, stakeholders, and executives.

• People Skills: Friendly, outgoing, and emotionally intelligent. You build positive relationships easily, adapt to various personalities, and are comfortable handling challenging conversations with empathy and professionalism.
• Self-Starter Mentality: Proactive and driven. You take initiative without waiting to be asked and are comfortable operating independently while staying aligned with team goals.
• Resilience: Comfortable being wrong, open to feedback, and quick to adapt when priorities shift. Youre confident enough to ask questions and persistent enough to keep moving forward.
• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with the software development lifecycle. Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Able to gather and interpret data to inform product decisions and continuous improvement.
• Education: A bachelors degree in business, computer science, or a related field is preferredbut equivalent work experience is welcomed.

Why Join Us?

• Join a lean, agile team of startup-minded professionals who take ownership, move fast, and deliver high-quality, impactful products.
• Contribute to meaningful, innovative solutions that support the growth of a dynamic venture capital firm and its portfolio.
• Build and expand your product management expertise in an environment that values curiosity, autonomy, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with smart, driven teammates who challenge each other to think bigger, move smarter, and constantly improve.
• Grow into a senior Product Owner or broader leadership role as we scaleyour impact will be seen and valued every step of the way.