Product Owner

Merit Advisors
Dallas, TX


Product Owner

About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Product Owner to join our Technology Department, supporting both our Development Team and Technology Operations. This is a key role that will help drive clarity, prioritization, and execution across a range of technical initiatives—from internal tools and vendor systems to process optimization and data-driven decision-making.
You’ll work closely with developers, operations, and leadership to define product requirements, manage backlogs, and ensure alignment between business goals and technical delivery. This is a unique opportunity to shape how product ownership is practiced across our technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize business requirements.
  • Translate business needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and product documentation.
  • Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and technical feasibility.
  • Create process flows, system diagrams, and other visual documentation to support development and operations.
  • Partner with developers to ensure requirements are well understood and implemented effectively.
  • Support data analysis and reporting efforts using tools like Excel and Power BI.
  • Assist with change management activities, including writing how-to guides, training materials, and internal documentation.
  • Help evaluate and implement tools and systems that improve team efficiency and product quality.
  • Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment and clarity.
  • Continuously improve product documentation and delivery practices across the department.
  • Participate in in-pod testing activities to validate functionality and ensure readiness before broader release.
  • Prepare and assist in the facilitation of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including coordination with stakeholders and documentation of feedback.

Qualifications Required:

  • Experience writing user stories and managing product backlogs for technical teams.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, structured documentation.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
  • Experience collaborating with developers and cross-functional teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Management Information System, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (Masters or advanced degree is optional) from a top four-year college or university.
  • 3 years of experience in product ownership, user experience, and or business processes.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

  • Experience with Excel, Power BI, or SQL for basic data analysis and reporting.
  • Exposure to Agile or Lean methodologies (even if not strictly Scrum).
  • Understanding of APIs, databases, or system integrations.
  • Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms.
  • Experience with Monday.com or similar project management tools.
  • Background in the oil and gas industry.

Tools & Technologies You’ll Use

  • Documentation & Collaboration: Lucidchart, Monday.com
  • Data & Reporting: Excel, Power BI, SQL
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (basic familiarity)

Why Join Us?

  • Be the first dedicated Product Owner in our tech department and help define the role.
  • Work directly with executive leadership on high-impact projects.
  • Join a collaborative team with strong engineering and operational support.
  • Grow into broader responsibilities as our technology and data capabilities evolve.
What we Provide:

At Merit, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, PTO program, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), you’ll enjoy company-sponsored events, continuous learning opportunities, and the flexibility to manage your work/life balance.

Posted 2025-11-25

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