Product Owner

***Position Summary - The AI Product Owner will own the vision and execution for AI products, with an immediate focus on the "Ready" project-a Gen AI initiative designed to: o Reduce time to restore platforms after incidents. o Accelerate root cause identification. o Minimize effort in creating post-incident documentation. - This role combines Product Owner and Product Manager responsibilities, requiring strong project management rigor and AI domain expertise. The individual will prioritize backlogs, manage cross-functional collaboration, and ensure delivery of AI-enabled solutions while balancing technical feasibility and business impact. ***Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain AI product roadmap. - Prioritize backlog and define acceptance criteria for the "Ready" project. - Facilitate collaboration across engineering, data science, compliance, and business teams. - Monitor performance, drive iterative improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance. - Quantify ROI and report progress to leadership. - Champion Agile best practices and stakeholder communications. - Support team structure and enforce rigor in project management and product ownership. ***Skills & Qualifications - Agile expertise (Jira, Confluence). - Strong AI knowledge (Generative AI, RAG, NLP). - Proven experience as Product Owner/Manager in tech environments. - Required: Hands-on experience with AI projects and familiarity with AI terminology. - Preferred: Python, API integration, LangChain, multi-agent systems, prompt engineering. - Strong communication, risk management, and planning skills. - Ability to work independently and lead AI projects effectively. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $77.36 - $77.36/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 29, 2025. h4> About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.