RPA Product Owner #1001340

Product Lead - AI and Automation (or Agentic Process Automation Product Manager) • Duration: Long-Term contract (12 months+) • Location: Remote • Compensation: $62-$67/hr W2 + Benefits Drivers only - MUST BE Proactive with communication, driving projects and articulating savings with AI/Automation Role / Purpose: This is a blended Product Manager + Product Owner role within the Automation/AI Team, combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution. The Automation Product Manager / Product Owner will: • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of automation opportunities—from ideation and discovery through delivery, measurement, and continuous improvement • Flex between Product Manager and Product Owner responsibilities as team capacity and priorities shift • Act as a strategic, outbound-facing leader Actively identifying new automation opportunities, Engaging business partners and Building and nurturing relationships across lines of business • Act as a hands-on PO/BA: Writing detailed user stories, Documenting acceptance criteria and Supporting developers and business stakeholders throughout the build, deploy, and run phases Main Responsibilities: 1. Opportunity Development & Outbound Engagement • Proactively identify, qualify, and nurture automation opportunities across the enterprise • Build strong relationships with Business Champions to gain deep domain expertise and understand operations • Actively network across lines of business to uncover opportunities in RPA, Agentic automation, AI, and web applications • Track leads, opportunities, and value in a disciplined, structured way (pipeline hygiene, stage tracking, etc.) • Partner with business stakeholders to review and validate roadmap opportunities and refine priorities over time 2. Product Vision, Strategy & Roadmapping • Define a clear automation product vision aligned with business and enterprise objectives • Maintain a value-driven roadmap based on Impact, feasibility, urgency, and observed performance • Establish and manage KPIs to ensure direction is continuously adjusted based on value realization • Align opportunities and solutions with enterprise strategy and measurable outcomes 3. Problem Framing & Feasibility • Guide opportunity assessments by clarifying Problem statements and Desired outcomes • Document high-level As-Is workflows, identify process gaps, and propose To-Be states • Ensure opportunities have clear hypotheses, success criteria, and KPIs before moving forward • Evaluate feasibility across RPA, Agentic / AI, and web application solution patterns 4. Solution Strategy & Collaboration with Technical Teams • Collaborate closely with architects and engineers to explore solution approaches • Drive or coordinate prototype / proof-of-concept development where appropriate • Partner with technical teams to Estimate effort, cost, and complexity 5. Business Case & Funding • Create ROI-driven business cases that clearly articulate: • Anticipated savings, efficiency gains, and value to the business • Present recommendations for prioritization and funding to leadership and stakeholders • Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders on expectations, risks, and adjustments 6. Product Ownership, Requirements & Delivery Support • Own and refine the product backlog • Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and prioritization • Write and maintain detailed user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria • Get sign-off on requirements • Clarify edge cases and dependencies • Hand off finalized requirements to development and provide ongoing support throughout • Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) to ensure alignment and progress 7. Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement • Define, track, and analyze KPIs and performance metrics across initiatives • Compare actual value realized versus forecasted business case assumptions • Adjust the roadmap and backlog, as needed • Promote a culture of continuous improvement across automation initiatives Most Important Attributes (Manager’s Priorities): • Strategic + Hands-On Blend • Able to think strategically about portfolio, pipeline, and vision • Comfortable rolling up sleeves to write stories, document flows, and manage details • Outbound & Relationship-Driven<