Technical Product Owner (8 Months Contract) Remote - Octopus by RTG

We are seeking a Technical Product Owner – Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) to lead the delivery of digital initiatives including websites, portals, and customer-facing platforms. You will work closely with Business Analysts, UX/UI teams, Scrum Masters, and engineering teams to translate business needs into build-ready requirements, manage backlog priorities, and ensure high-quality digital experiences are delivered. Experience in destination or mixed-use digital programs (tourism, culture, retail, hospitality, real estate) is a strong plus. Key Responsibilities Product Vision & Roadmap Define and communicate product vision for digital platforms Develop and maintain product roadmaps aligned with business goals Backlog Ownership & Prioritization Translate business requirements into epics, features, and user stories Own backlog prioritization based on value, risk, and dependencies Ensure readiness with clear acceptance criteria Digital Experience Delivery Lead delivery of websites, portals, and DXP platforms Align UX/UI, content, and technical requirements Ensure usability, accessibility, and engagement standards Agile Execution Support sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives Collaborate with Scrum Master for smooth delivery Stakeholder & Technical Alignment Act as bridge between business and technical teams Manage dependencies across UX, dev, QA, DevOps, integrations Quality, UAT & Release Define acceptance criteria and validate delivery Support UAT, defect triage, and release readiness Continuous Improvement Improve backlog quality and delivery practices Use metrics and feedback to optimize product performance Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, BIS, or related field 3–5 years experience as a Product Owner or similar role Strong Agile/Scrum knowledge Experience translating business requirements into user stories Strong stakeholder management skills Experience with Jira or Azure DevOps CSPO / CSM certifications are a plus Arabic & English preferred Required Skills Product ownership & backlog management DXP / CMS understanding (Sitecore, AEM, Optimizely, etc.) Website & digital platform delivery experience Agile & Scrum execution UX and customer journey translation Stakeholder communication Technical collaboration with engineering teams UAT and acceptance validation Awareness of integrations (CRM, SSO, analytics, etc.) Originally posted on Himalayas