Technical Product Owner

Job#: 3031293 Job Description: Technical Product Owner - AI Location: Bothell or Bellevue Washington (Hybrid) Employment Type: 2 year Contract Role Overview This role is focused on leading an AI transformation by defining the strategy for leveraging Copilot and related AI productivity platforms. As the Technical Product Owner, you will be responsible for the end-to-end strategy, development, and management of AI-driven productivity tools. You will collaborate with IT, Data Operations, IT Security, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, define user stories, and prioritize features that utilize generative AI to enhance employee productivity. Key Responsibilities • Manage the AI/Copilot lifecycle, from strategy and roadmap development to deployment and governance. • Engage with stakeholders to elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements for AI-enhanced productivity. • Translate business needs into actionable user stories and technical specifications for development teams. • Create and maintain a strategic roadmap for the AI productivity platform, aligning it with broader digital transformation initiatives. • Prioritize the product backlog and future rollouts based on business value, technical complexity, and resource constraints. • Partner with IT infrastructure, operations, and data teams to ensure seamless integration of new AI capabilities. • Define acceptance criteria and success metrics, and oversee the testing and validation of AI features. • Support the rollout of new AI tools by organizing training, developing adoption assets, and driving user engagement. • Continuously monitor the performance and usage of AI tools to identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization. Required Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Data & Analytics, or a related field is required. Experience: A minimum of six years of experience as a Technical Product Manager, Technical Product Owner, or in a similar role within an agile environment. Demonstrable experience with a prior Copilot rollout is required. Technical Skills: Deep practical experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot and the broader M365 ecosystem. Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, cloud-native architecture, and API integrations is necessary. Familiarity with AI governance, security, and responsible AI practices is expected. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with prompt engineering or configuring AI model outputs to meet user needs. • Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), data privacy, and security best practices. • Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Azure AI Engineer Associate, or Enterprise Administrator Expert are advantageous. Compensation & Benefits The anticipated compensation range for this position is $80 -$90/hr. A comprehensive benefits package is available for eligible employees. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.