Salary: $105,000.00 - $123,304.00 Annually
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Division: Information Technology
Section: Information Technology
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
FLSA: Determined by Position
DescriptionThe Product Owner serves as the principal liaison between organizational stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that product initiatives are clearly defined, strategically aligned, and effectively executed. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining the product roadmap and backlog, translating business objectives into actionable deliverables, and guiding cross-functional teams through all phases of Agile execution. The Product Owner oversees requirement gathering, milestone tracking, risk monitoring, and user acceptance activities while consistently communicating progress and outcomes to leadership to support timely, high-quality delivery.
Examples of Duties - Act as the primary point of contact between stakeholders and the development team
- Define and maintain a product roadmap and backlog based on business objectives
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate product vision into actionable tasks
- Conduct requirement gathering sessions, user interviews, and stakeholder meetings
- Lead all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Track project milestones, monitor risks, and ensure timely delivery
- Own UAT coordination, documentation, and end-user training as required
- Regularly communicate project status, deliverables, and outcomes to leadership
Typical Skills and Qualifications - 8-10 years of relevant experience in product/project ownership or business analysis strongly preferred
- A solid understanding and application of product ownership best practices
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across business and technology teams
- Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or similar project management methodologies
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar
- Proven ability to manage priorities across multiple workstreams
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Four (4) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages
- Wellness program - earn back dollars in the form of gift cards
- Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
- Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- Group life insurance
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
- Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- New Parent Leave
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free 24/7 permit parking at an Indiana Government Center surface lot or parking garage
More information on State of Indiana Benefits can be found at
