Product Owner

Company Overview:

Naviga is the leading provider of software and services powering media-rich industries. Our Content Engagement Platform (CEP) helps companies create, enrich, deliver, and monetize content to manage engagements from end to end. Our solutions are easy to use, scalable and agile. Combining our experience in media with dedication to digital, we've developed software solutions that help any content-driven business meet the demands of the future of information.

With headquarters in Minnetonka, MN, and regional offices throughout the world, Naviga is a trusted partner serving over 3,200 news media, broadcast, magazine, financial services, and corporate clients in 45 countries.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Product Owner who operates at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation. The ideal candidate combines a strong understanding of Agile delivery with a passion for AI-driven product enablement. This role involves defining the product vision, managing the backlog, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver intelligent, user-focused, and scalable digital solutions. Experience in Media platforms, Digital subscription workflow, Circulation system is highly preferred.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals.

• Partner with data science and engineering teams to embed AI/ML capabilities within products.

• Evaluate AI use cases, define success metrics, and ensure ethical, impactful AI adoption.

• Own and prioritize the product backlog based on business value and feasibility.

• Write epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide delivery.

• Collaborate with stakeholders using Confluence and Microsoft Teams for transparent communication.

• Analyze product performance, feature adoption, and customer feedback for continuous improvement.

• Champion Agile principles, experimentation, and iterative delivery.

Education, Experience, and Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a digital or technology-driven environment.

• Proven experience in Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) and backlog management.

• Strong understanding of AI/ML applications, automation, and data-driven product design.

• Experience with Jira and Confluence for backlog and documentation management.

• Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams for coordination and collaboration.

• Certifications such as CSPO, PSPO, or PMI-ACP are preferred.

• Experience in Media platforms, Digital subscription workflow, Circulation system is a strong plus.

• Exposure to AI product delivery, prompt engineering, or AI solution scoping is mandatory .

DESIRED BEHAVIORS*

• Technically proficient – knows role and has a solid familiarity with tasks and responsibilities.
• A bias to action – a willingness to jump right in with an emphasis on producing results.
• Highly collaborative – an affinity for solving complex problems through dialog with team members.
• Curiosity – always seeking the why's and how's in the interest of continuous learning and the mastery of a craft.
• Innovation – the courage to challenge prevailing assumptions and suggest better ways of doing things to achieve business value.
• Comfortable with ambiguity – can begin to explore and solve complex problems even when the problem and solution are not always well defined.
• Display ethical character and competence - acts with integrity and intent, is accountable for own actions, behaves per the values. Act as a good citizen of Naviga

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required.