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<