Product Owner

SummaryAWM is reinventing retail and industrial supply through our advanced AI-based Frictionless Shopping solution, and we're building the software that makes it possible. We're looking for a Product Owner who wants to work on something genuinely different: someone who takes ownership, collaborates closely, and is ready to tackle everything from day-to-day features to complex architectural challenges.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time, on-site Product Owner role based in Orange County, CA. The Product Owner will be responsible for defining and prioritizing product features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the development of high-impact solutions. Responsibilities include translating business needs into technical requirements, managing product backlogs, conducting market research, and facilitating communication between stakeholders, engineers, and developers to ensure a seamless development process that aligns with organizational goals.ResponsibilitiesProduct vision and strategyWork closely with the SVP of Strategy & Product to help create products that fit the company vision and meet client needsHelp prioritize and manage featuresAssist with grooming prioritized backlogs (from a product standpoint, not a project management standpoint)Assign importance to incoming client, internal team, and product needsAssist with incorporating feature requests into product roadmapCommunicate with VP of Product on relevant timeline concernsInnovation, ideation, and creation of new featuresAssist with gathering requirementsDetermine optimal solutions and define scopeDevelop user stories and define acceptance criteriaUX and UI DesignUnderstand and advocate for customer needs and desiresCreate user journeysCreate wireframesCreate copyUser test wireframe prototypeEvaluate and review features before releaseDevelop and maintain product documentation and/or trainingQualificationsProblem Solver - Creative mind that is able to think outside of the mold and solve complex problems with simple intuitive user experiencesCurious and Driven - Constantly looking for how to move things forward and make things betterExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFamiliar with UX standards, practices, and termsSoftware Development experience to collaborate effectively with development teams and bring technical insights into decision-makingMinimum of 1 year of experience doing relevant workExperience with wire-framing, and mockup tools such as Figma, Framer, Adobe XD, etc. preferredExperience with feature planning, and prioritizationProven ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments and meet project deadlines.Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple items simultaneouslyAble to work well on a product team, and cross team with developersBenefitsPaid vacation and sick time providedHealth benefitsOpportunity for growth$115,000-$135,000 per yearPotential employee stock option plan participation