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Senior Product Owner -- 16770

Seneca Resources, Vienna, VA, United States


Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Product Owner / Experience Analyst to lead product delivery within an Agile environment. This hybrid role combines product ownership, delivery leadership, and user experience collaboration, requiring a candidate who can effectively bridge business, technology, and design. This is a hands‑on role for someone who not only defines product requirements but also drives execution, ensures alignment across teams, and delivers high‑quality outcomes.

Position Title: Senior Product Owner

Location: Merrifield, VA, United States

Position Status: Contract

Pay Rate or Salary: $65.00/hr on W2

What You’ll Do

Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities are aligned with business goals and maintained at least two sprints ahead

Define and refine epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria to support efficient development and testing

Lead Agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and product demonstrations

Drive product roadmap development and release planning to ensure timely and successful delivery

Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and delivery teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment

Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, QA, and UX/UI designers

Proactively identify and resolve production issues, risks, and escalations

Champion and coach Agile and Scrum best practices across teams

Take ownership of the end‑to‑end product lifecycle, from concept through delivery and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in Product Ownership within Agile environments (Scrum or SAFe)

Strong backlog management and prioritization skills, with a focus on delivery outcomes

Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog and workflow management

Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills

Demonstrated ability to lead delivery, not just define requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in mortgage or real estate lending domains

Familiarity with Pega platforms

Understanding of .NET or web‑based application development

Exposure to QA/testing processes and methodologies

Experience collaborating with UX/UI teams to enhance user experience

About Seneca Resources Seneca Resources is a client‑driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston, Virginia, Alabama and Columbia, Maryland that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.

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