Job Summary:The Principal Technical Product Owner (TPO) plays a pivotal role within Guest Experience Technology (GXT) to support our data-driven, best-in-class digital experience. Thisis a senior product leadership role responsible for executing the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of guest-facing mobile applications. This position partners with business leaders to shape future roadmap prioritization, and deliver high-impact mobile experiences. This role combines strategic product management with hands-on ownership of discovery and delivery. The Principal TPO brings principal-level expertise, leads through ambiguity, and ensures strong outcomes across internal teams andthird-party vendors.
Job Specifications: - Starting Wage: $103,707 -$159,549 + annual bonus
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:ProductStrategy & Roadmap- Collaborate with stakeholders with the mobile product vision, own & deliver the multi-quarter roadmap aligned to business and guest experience goals.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify future capabilities, gather requirements.
- Translate strategy into actionable features, MVPs, and phased delivery plans.
Leadership & Collaboration- Build strong relationships with Marketing, Digital Experience, Analytics, and Technology teams.
- Serve as the product leader within a business vertical, operating similarly to a SAFe Product Manager.
- Lead pre-PI discovery, support PI planning, and ensure alignment across teams and workstreams.
- Drive clarity and alignment across dependencies, priorities, and delivery timelines.
Discovery & Principal-Level Analysis- Lead complex discovery and solution assessment efforts.
- Break down ambiguous problems into clear epics, features, and user stories.
- Define business capabilities, value streams, and future-state mobile workflows.
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops to align on scope, priorities, and success criteria.
Backlog & Delivery Ownership- Own and prioritize the product backlog of epics to maximize value delivery.
- Ensure high-quality requirements, acceptance criteria, and readiness for development.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, UX, and QE to ensure feasibility, quality, and performance.
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, groom & refine the backlog and participate in release planning.
Third-
Party Vendor Management- Act as the primary product partner formobile delivery vendors.
- Ensure vendors understand the product vision, standards, and expectations.
- Review deliverables for quality, alignment, and value; address risks and gaps proactively.
Job Requirements: - 8+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, or Business Analysis, including senior or principal roles.
- Strong experience working in Agile and SAFe delivery environments.
- Demonstrated ability to define roadmaps, epics, and product strategy.
- Proven success delivering mobile or digital consumer products.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with mobile app platforms (iOS, Android, APIs, mobile analytics).
- Experience working with third-party delivery vendors.
- Background in ecommerce or large-scale digital platforms.
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and analytics or monitoring tools.
- SAFe PO/PM, CSPO, or similar Agile certification.
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $103,707 -$159,549 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Job Benefits- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Vail Resorts offers a 'Hybrid' work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.
Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Requisition ID 515223
Reference Date: 07/01/2026
Job Code Function: Applications
