Senior Product Owner – Enterprise Digital Platform Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid – Downtown Houston, 1111 Louisiana Street) Employment Type: 1099 Contract or Corp-to-Corp (C2C) Salary: $130 - $150 Hourly Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) only Education: Bachelor’s degree required (or higher) About the Organization ElevationHR is partnering with a leading Fortune 500 energy delivery and utility organization headquartered in Houston, Texas. This organization operates large-scale, regulated infrastructure across multiple states and serves millions of customers through electric transmission and natural gas distribution networks. The company is actively investing in enterprise digital modernization, data platforms, and analytics capabilities to improve operational reliability, regulatory reporting, and decision-making across the business. This role supports a high-visibility initiative that sits at the intersection of technology, data, and business operations. About the Role ElevationHR is seeking a seasoned Senior Product Owner to support an enterprise digital platform initiative within a complex, regulated environment. This role is responsible for end-to-end product ownership, backlog execution, and close partnership with business stakeholders, data teams, and engineering delivery teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Product Owner with strong Agile experience who can operate confidently in a fast-paced, stakeholder-facing environment and drive clarity, prioritization, and delivery outcomes. This is a delivery-focused role, not advisory, and requires consistent engagement with cross-functional teams. About the Project The Product Owner will support a mission-critical data and analytics platform that enables enterprise reporting, operational insights, and digital transformation initiatives. The platform integrates backend services, cloud infrastructure, data quality controls, and analytics workflows and is foundational to long-term modernization efforts. Key Responsibilities Product Ownership & Backlog Management * Own, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog in alignment with business objectives * Translate business requirements into clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria * Ensure backlog readiness to support consistent sprint execution Agile Delivery & Execution * Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery coordination * Validate deliverables against acceptance criteria to ensure quality and completeness * Support release planning and delivery sequencing with engineering teams Stakeholder Engagement * Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams * Provide timely communication on priorities, progress, risks, and dependencies * Balance competing stakeholder needs while maintaining delivery focus What We’re Looking For * Proven experience as a Product Owner supporting Agile delivery teams in enterprise environments * Strong hands-on experience with backlog management, user stories, and acceptance criteria * Ability to work directly with business and technical stakeholders * Experience operating in fast-paced programs with evolving priorities and frequent releases * Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies * Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Technology, Engineering, or related field) * Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting data platforms, analytics products, or digital transformation initiatives * Background in regulated, high-availability, or enterprise-scale environments * Familiarity with Agile tooling such as Jira and Confluence * Experience collaborating with cloud, DevOps, or data engineering teams Important Notes * 1099 and Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements accepted * Hybrid role with on-site presence in Downtown Houston (1111 Louisiana Street) expected * Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) due to project requirements * Full-time capacity required * Streamlined interview and onboarding process About ElevationHR ElevationHR partners with enterprise and high-growth organizations to deliver senior-level technology, data, and transformation talent for complex, high-impact initiatives. We focus on placing delivery-ready professionals who can contribute immediately in mission-critical environments. #SeniorProductOwner #AgileProductOwner #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseTechnology #DataPlatforms #1099Jobs #C2CJobs #ContractRoles #HoustonJobs #HoustonTech #DowntownHouston #ElevationHR