Freelance Associate Technical Product Owner
Team One, Dallas, TX, United States
About Team One
Team One is Publicis Groupe’s fully integrated media, digital, and communications agency built to help premium brands thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We’re known as the ‘architects of aspiration’ helping luxury brands reach modern affluents and next‑gen consumers through culturally fluent strategies and experiences, unmatched access, and the agility to move at the speed of culture.
Company Description We’re a team of 400+ creators, doers, and difference‑makers across six North American offices—Los Angeles (our HQ), Dallas, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Boise. Together, we’re proud partners to iconic brands, including Lexus and the Lexus Dealer Association, Marriott International, The Ritz‑Carlton, Barclays, The RealReal, HKS Architects, Metabo HPT, KB Home, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Moët Hennessy, Citi., and Cathay Pacific Airlines.
We take pride in our industry‑shaping creativity, connection, and exceptional culture that have been recognized with honors like Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators and Ad Age’s Best Places to Work.
Overview The Associate Technical Product Owner will assist in delivering high value to customers' needs across client products as well as internal agency initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop product and technical knowledge while working under the guidance of experienced stakeholders to support product requirements. By collaborating with account, strategy, analytics, and creative teams, the Associate Technical Product Owner will help translate the product vision and success criteria into actionable product iterations.
As a member of the Scrum Team, the Associate Technical Product Owner will participate in scrum ceremonies and closely work with Scrum Masters, Engineering Teams, and Creative Teams. The focus will be on managing and prioritizing the backlog effectively, ultimately contributing to quality control by ensuring that user stories meet completion criteria.
The Associate Technical Product Owner should be eager to learn about building software, balancing between understanding the big picture and focusing on detail‑oriented tasks.
What You’ll Do
Develop an understanding of product features and technical requirements with guidance from senior team members.
Communicate with development teams to align technical goals with the product vision.
Support the development and maintenance of product roadmaps, learning to integrate both short‑term and long‑term strategies.
Define product requirements to ensure they meet customer and business priorities.
Lead backlog refinement sessions to ensure alignment and readiness among stakeholders and developers.
Contribute to efficient backlog management by keeping requirements up‑to‑date and addressing changes promptly.
Support the development team in achieving productivity goals by aligning efforts with business and technical objectives.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and refine product requirements.
Foster communication with stakeholders and team members to align expectations.
Translate stakeholder feedback into actionable product increments.
Identify learning opportunities for process improvements and product enhancements under supervision.
Explore opportunities for product innovation and workflow optimization with a focus on learning.
Promote and advocate for the product and technical vision alongside more experienced team members.
Monitor and learn to analyze product and technical KPIs with guidance.
Help maximize customer value by participating in the creation of product increments.
Actively participate in all Scrum Ceremonies, gaining hands‑on experience in sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Define detailed user stories under the guidance of senior team members.
Identify and manage product dependencies both internally and externally.
Help approve finalized requirements and conduct validation checks before releases.
Maintain open channels for feedback and remain open to adapting strategies based on new insights.
What You Bring
BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Product Owner certification or equivalent experience is a plus.
2+ years of progressive experience in Product Management or Technical Product Ownership.
An aptitude for organization and a friendly communication style, with openness to learning varied techniques.
Focus on active listening.
Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—across diverse cross‑functional teams.
Capability to balance understanding the big picture with strong attention to detail.
Foundational knowledge/exposure to agile methodologies (like Scrum) and product development paired with an eagerness to gain hands‑on experience.
Aspiration to understand and create product roadmaps while setting measurable goals and KPIs.
Familiarity with web fundamentals and APIs.
Experience with content management systems and task tracking tools.
Curiosity to explore AI tools for workflow efficiency improvements.
Familiarity with articulating product functionalities clearly.
Ability to build rapport and collaborate well with stakeholders and team members across different disciplines (engineers, creatives, etc.).
Strong problem‑solving skills.
Why It’s Great To Work Here We live by our C.O.R.E. values:
Collaborative
– We work together to get better stuff done than we could alone.
Optimistic
– Honest and confident in our quest forward; believing the impossible is possible.
Results‑driven
– Creativity is always in service of results and never for its own sake.
Entrepreneurial
– Build something new. Shoot for the moon.
Benefits and perks:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching.
Unlimited PTO, generous paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, family‑forming assistance reimbursement, pet adoption assistance and “pawternity” leave.
Hybrid work schedule (3 days a week in office / 2 days remote).
Access to Publicis Groupe resources and Business Resource Groups.
Annual Day of Good and volunteer opportunities.
Professional development trainings and regular structured performance reviews.
Team Fun committee organizing events and celebrations.
Additional Information Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $ - $. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be .
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Company Description We’re a team of 400+ creators, doers, and difference‑makers across six North American offices—Los Angeles (our HQ), Dallas, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Boise. Together, we’re proud partners to iconic brands, including Lexus and the Lexus Dealer Association, Marriott International, The Ritz‑Carlton, Barclays, The RealReal, HKS Architects, Metabo HPT, KB Home, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Moët Hennessy, Citi., and Cathay Pacific Airlines.
We take pride in our industry‑shaping creativity, connection, and exceptional culture that have been recognized with honors like Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators and Ad Age’s Best Places to Work.
Overview The Associate Technical Product Owner will assist in delivering high value to customers' needs across client products as well as internal agency initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop product and technical knowledge while working under the guidance of experienced stakeholders to support product requirements. By collaborating with account, strategy, analytics, and creative teams, the Associate Technical Product Owner will help translate the product vision and success criteria into actionable product iterations.
As a member of the Scrum Team, the Associate Technical Product Owner will participate in scrum ceremonies and closely work with Scrum Masters, Engineering Teams, and Creative Teams. The focus will be on managing and prioritizing the backlog effectively, ultimately contributing to quality control by ensuring that user stories meet completion criteria.
The Associate Technical Product Owner should be eager to learn about building software, balancing between understanding the big picture and focusing on detail‑oriented tasks.
What You’ll Do
Develop an understanding of product features and technical requirements with guidance from senior team members.
Communicate with development teams to align technical goals with the product vision.
Support the development and maintenance of product roadmaps, learning to integrate both short‑term and long‑term strategies.
Define product requirements to ensure they meet customer and business priorities.
Lead backlog refinement sessions to ensure alignment and readiness among stakeholders and developers.
Contribute to efficient backlog management by keeping requirements up‑to‑date and addressing changes promptly.
Support the development team in achieving productivity goals by aligning efforts with business and technical objectives.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and refine product requirements.
Foster communication with stakeholders and team members to align expectations.
Translate stakeholder feedback into actionable product increments.
Identify learning opportunities for process improvements and product enhancements under supervision.
Explore opportunities for product innovation and workflow optimization with a focus on learning.
Promote and advocate for the product and technical vision alongside more experienced team members.
Monitor and learn to analyze product and technical KPIs with guidance.
Help maximize customer value by participating in the creation of product increments.
Actively participate in all Scrum Ceremonies, gaining hands‑on experience in sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Define detailed user stories under the guidance of senior team members.
Identify and manage product dependencies both internally and externally.
Help approve finalized requirements and conduct validation checks before releases.
Maintain open channels for feedback and remain open to adapting strategies based on new insights.
What You Bring
BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Product Owner certification or equivalent experience is a plus.
2+ years of progressive experience in Product Management or Technical Product Ownership.
An aptitude for organization and a friendly communication style, with openness to learning varied techniques.
Focus on active listening.
Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—across diverse cross‑functional teams.
Capability to balance understanding the big picture with strong attention to detail.
Foundational knowledge/exposure to agile methodologies (like Scrum) and product development paired with an eagerness to gain hands‑on experience.
Aspiration to understand and create product roadmaps while setting measurable goals and KPIs.
Familiarity with web fundamentals and APIs.
Experience with content management systems and task tracking tools.
Curiosity to explore AI tools for workflow efficiency improvements.
Familiarity with articulating product functionalities clearly.
Ability to build rapport and collaborate well with stakeholders and team members across different disciplines (engineers, creatives, etc.).
Strong problem‑solving skills.
Why It’s Great To Work Here We live by our C.O.R.E. values:
Collaborative
– We work together to get better stuff done than we could alone.
Optimistic
– Honest and confident in our quest forward; believing the impossible is possible.
Results‑driven
– Creativity is always in service of results and never for its own sake.
Entrepreneurial
– Build something new. Shoot for the moon.
Benefits and perks:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching.
Unlimited PTO, generous paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, family‑forming assistance reimbursement, pet adoption assistance and “pawternity” leave.
Hybrid work schedule (3 days a week in office / 2 days remote).
Access to Publicis Groupe resources and Business Resource Groups.
Annual Day of Good and volunteer opportunities.
Professional development trainings and regular structured performance reviews.
Team Fun committee organizing events and celebrations.
Additional Information Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $ - $. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be .
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