Kforce has a client that is seeking a Product Owner in New York, NY. Responsibilities: * Manage a clear, prioritized, and well-defined product backlog * Ensure Product Backlog Items meet the Definition of Ready and are properly sized for upcoming iterations * Work with Product Managers and SMEs to decompose high-level features into actionable Product Backlog Items with clear acceptance criteria; This includes capturing user needs, edge cases, and non-functional requirements * Often acts as proxy to a Product Manager and defines features aligning with the product roadmap and vision * Manage backlog for multiple Agile teams * Represents customer and end-user interests during development, helping the team understand the business context * Advocates for customer value in every iteration * Engages with business & technical stakeholders, designers, and developers to clarify requirements and address questions * Acts as the primary liaison between the development team and business stakeholders * Builds strong relationships with business owners, SMEs, and other key stakeholders * Plays an active role in daily stand-ups, iteration planning, iteration reviews, and backlog refinement sessions * Helps the team align around goals and stay focused on delivering value * Coordinates closely with other POs to manage inter-team workflows and align delivery * Reviews completed work items to ensure they meet acceptance criteria and stakeholder expectations * Accepts or rejects work based on quality, completeness, and business value alignment * Provides leadership within the team regarding the product direction * Champions adherence to the agreed-upon plan and upholds Agile principles * Proactively identifies and communicates program status, risks, and issues * Communicates progress, gathers feedback, and negotiates scope or trade-offs when needed * Coaches Junior POs and Team Members * Provides guidance and support to other POs or analysts