Product Owner
Genesis10 is currently seeking a Product Owner - Hybrid position located in Denver, CO. This is a 12 month contract opportunity. Pay range: $63.00 - $73.00 per hour, W2, depending on skill and experience level. Responsibilities: Organize, document, and productize an internal granular forecasting process Define a clear product development path, translating stakeholder needs into product requirements Work closely with data scientists to shape development priorities Engage proactively with stakeholders, leading conversations and aligning expectations Perform heads-down individual contributor work focused on documentation and structuring existing processes Facilitate meetings between the project team and stakeholders to support development work Collaborate with the forecasting manager to oversee the project team and help manage necessary standups, reviews, and touchpoints Centralize process documentation efforts across the project Regular and proactive engagement with stakeholders Leading conversations and aligning expectations Translating stakeholder input into requirements Collaborating with data scientists Heads-down individual contributor work focused on documentation and structuring existing processes Requirements: Approximately 5-7 years of relevant experience Clear, concise verbal and written communication Strong documentation and product structuring capabilities Ability to translate stakeholder needs into product requirements Familiarity with JIRA in an integrated enterprise environment Experience working closely with technical teams, such as data science Proven stakeholder management, prioritization, and expectation-setting skills Ability to navigate competing priorities and a strong enthusiasm for documentation and process clarity Desired skills: Background in the energy, power, or utilities sector Prior product owner or product management experience Experience balancing priorities across multiple stakeholder groups Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website www.genesis10.com. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 1. Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for). The Product Owner will focus on organizing, documenting, and productizing an internal granular forecasting process. This includes documenting work already completed during proof-of-concept efforts, defining a clearer product development path, translating stakeholder needs into product requirements, and working closely with data scientists to shape development priorities. Documentation is a core and ongoing deliverable for at least the next six months. 2. What does a typical day look like? Regular and proactive engagement with stakeholders Leading conversations and aligning expectations Translating stakeholder input into requirements Collaborating with data scientists Heads-down individual contributor work focused on documentation and structuring existing processes 6. Describe work environment / team culture (supportive/collaborative, teamwork or individual contributor)? Highly collaborative, with strong cross-team interaction. While there is individual documentation work, success depends on ongoing communication and collaboration across multiple teams with sometimes competing priorities. 7. Can you elaborate on any potential risks or safety considerations associated with this role, particularly if the responsibilities extend beyond a standard desk or office environment? Desk Environment 9. What are the work hours/shift (standard, evening, full time/part time, OT required, on-call for 24/7 operation)? Hybrid Working on-site Tuesdays Full time 8-5 1. What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required? Clear, concise verbal and written communication Strong documentation and product structuring capabilities Ability to translate stakeholder needs into product requirements Familiarity with JIRA in an integrated enterprise environment Experience working closely with technical teams (data science) 2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)? Stakeholder management Prioritization and expectation-setting Ability to navigate competing priorities Enthusiasm for documentation and process clarity 3. Ideal candidate background and how many years required? Approximately 5–7 years of experience, though flexibility exists Strong preference for candidates with energy, utility, or power sector experience Candidates without energy experience may be considered if they strongly meet all other requirements 4. Are there any specificcompanies you like to see on a candidate's resume? Not specified; energy and utility sector experience broadly preferred. 5. Are there any certifications that the candidate must possess? None specified. 6. Are there any preferred or "nice to have" skills? Background in energy, power, or utilities (strong “green flag”) Experience balancing priorities across multiple stakeholder groups Prior product owner / product management experience 1. What is the location of the contract assignment (Full time onsite, hybrid – percent of time on site/home or, are you open to fully remote)? If the resource is expected to be onsite, can you confirm if the resource can park on Xcel property/in the ramp? At T3 Blake St on Tuesdays Remote rest of the days Define and document goals and deliverables for granular load forecast project. Engage with stakeholders and internal customers of the project to support this work, as well as facilitate meetings between project team and stakeholders to support development work. Collaborate with forecasting manager to oversee project team and help manage necessary standups, reviews, and touchpoints. Centralize process documentation efforts across project and incorporate into broader project documentation. Job Sumary: Define and document goals Shift: [] Start: []
