Product Owner (Part-Time)
Location: Remote (PH-based preferred)
Hours: 20-30 hours/week
Rate: Competitive hourly (AUD)
Reports to:
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to execute product strategy, manage roadmap implementation for one of our most important clients, and lead cross-functional collaboration in an agile environment. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of product ownership experience with demonstrated expertise in managing scrum cadences and translating executive vision into deliverable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Vision
Support the clients CEO and stakeholders in translating high-level product vision and strategy into actionable roadmaps
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions
Collaborate with the CEO and stakeholders to refine business requirements into product features
Assist in developing product positioning and go-to-market strategies based on executive direction
Product Development & Management
Own the product backlog, ensuring proper prioritization based on business value and customer impact
Write clear, detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams
Make data-driven decisions on feature prioritization and resource allocation
Manage product lifecycle from ideation through launch and post-launch optimization
Monitor product performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement
Agile/Scrum Leadership
Serve as Product Owner in scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Facilitate backlog refinement sessions with development teams
Ensure sprint goals are clear, achievable, and aligned with product objectives
Manage scope changes and communicate impact to stakeholders
Coordinate cross-timezone collaboration and ensure effective communication among geographically distributed team members
Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Present product updates, roadmaps, and performance metrics to leadership
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer success teams on product launches
Gather and synthesize feedback from customers, sales teams, and support channels
Facilitate cross-functional alignment and decision-making processes
Customer Focus
- Support the Design Lead in:
Conducting user research and gathering customer feedback to inform product decisions
Creation and maintenance of user personas and customer journey maps
Ensure product features address real customer pain points and deliver value
Required Qualifications
Experience
6+ years of product owner or product management experience
Experience working with successful early-stage/start-ups and scale-ups
Proven track record of executing product roadmaps and translating strategy into deliverables
Extensive experience with agile methodologies and Scrum frameworks
Experience managing and prioritizing product backlogs for multiple development teams
Technical Skills
Proficiency with product management tools (Jira, Confluence, Trello, Linear, or similar)
Experience with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Hot Jar, Content Square, Mixpanel, or similar)
Understanding of software development processes and technical constraints
Familiarity with user experience (UX) principles and design thinking
Soft Skills
A proactive approach to collaboration and leading teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels
Data-driven decision-making with strong attention to detail
Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity in fast-paced environments
Experience managing cross-timezone collaboration and asynchronous communication
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Previous experience with B2B/B2C product development
Knowledge of modern development practices (CI/CD, DevOps)
Experience in the tech related to the Hospitality industry is a plus
Product management certification (CSPO, PMP, or similar) is a plus
Masters degree desirable
Success Metrics
Product adoption and user frequency/conversion rates
Customer satisfaction scores and feedback
Revenue impact and business KPI achievement
Team collaboration effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction
Work Environment
Remote work
Flexible working hours (within AEST hours) with required overlap at 9am - 1pm CEST for team coordination
Fast-paced, collaborative environment with geographically distributed teams
Regular interaction with cross-functional teams
Who are Local Peoples?
Local Peoples is a strategic research and design studio based in Melbourne and Canberra.
Our mission is to design healthy, resilient and resourceful communities. We are proud to be a certified B-Corporation with a strong focus on our social, environmental and economic impact.
We work across brand and digital design, place and experience design,, content and community engagement. Our key partners include state and local government, social enterprises, universities and large commercial organisations. All are experiencing complex challenges right now and we believe that design research, thinking and delivery can help to solve these challenges and make positive change for people and the planet.
We produce www.mattersjournal.com, a publication and community of 100K+, which focuses on design-led social innovation and impact.
Why join Local Peoples?
Representative and inclusive - we are dedicated to building an inclusive and accessible workplace for people from diverse backgrounds
Impact driven - work towards achieving real impact for people and the environment
Fantastic culture - driven by a welcoming, supportive and collaborative team environment
Professional support for design excellence- benefit from being a part of one of Australia’s fastest growing design and delivery communities
Flexible working arrangements - including the ability to work remotely
Market rate salaries - attractive remuneration packages in line with the market rate
Flexible employment types - including the preference for permanent, but will consider contracting
Local Peoples proudly supports the LGBTQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and First Nations people. We are committed to creating inclusive spaces where everyone, regardless of their identity, feels valued and respected. Together, we strive for equality and a positive future for all.
Local Peoples works, creates, and plays on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Bunurong, and Wathaurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, land which has never been ceded. We thank them for caring for this land for over 40,000 years and recognize and pay our deepest respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land
