Kforce has a client that is seeking a Product Owner in Middleton, WI. Summary: We're building a new UX-focused team dedicated to improving the experience of technology end users-especially around endpoint performance, virtual machines, and policy administration systems. As the Product Owner, you'll be the face of this team, driving continuous improvement and defect resolution across enterprise platforms like video conferencing, desktop virtualization, and Windows 11. This is a unique opportunity to join a team in its early stages and shape its direction. You'll lead cross-functional efforts, pulling in talent from engineering, help desk, and strategic execution teams to deliver meaningful change. Key Responsibilities:
Product Owner will serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the UX team
Own and prioritize the backlog for endpoint-related improvements (desktop and virtual machines)
Drive defect resolution and performance enhancements across enterprise systems
Champion user experience improvements in areas like video quality, Wi-Fi performance, and virtual machine responsiveness
Lead delivery using Kanban and other agile methodologies
Collaborate with security, privacy, and strategic execution teams to ensure alignment and compliance
As a Product Owner, you will facilitate testing and validation of new solutions
Navigate organizational structures to gain buy-in and drive adoption
Focus on process and change management-not just technology
Proven experience as a Product Owner, Project Manager, or Scrum Master
Experience with Kanban and agile delivery frameworks
Strong understanding of endpoint technologies and user experience principles
Familiarity with enterprise platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Windows 11
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, evolving environment
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
