Principal Technical Product Owner

 

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

 

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

 

Job Summary:
The Principal Technical Product Owner (TPO) plays a pivotal role within Guest Experience Technology (GXT) to support our data-driven, best-in-class digital experience. This is a senior product leadership role responsible for executing the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of guest-facing mobile applications. This position partners with business leaders to shape future roadmap prioritization, and deliver high-impact mobile experiences. This role combines strategic product management with hands-on ownership of discovery and delivery. The Principal TPO brings principal-level expertise, leads through ambiguity, and ensures strong outcomes across internal teams and third‑party vendors.

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Collaborate with stakeholders with the mobile product vision, own & deliver the multi‑quarter roadmap aligned to business and guest experience goals.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify future capabilities, gather requirements.
• Translate strategy into actionable features, MVPs, and phased delivery plans.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with Marketing, Digital Experience, Analytics, and Technology teams.
• Serve as the product leader within a business vertical, operating similarly to a SAFe Product Manager.
• Lead pre‑PI discovery, support PI planning, and ensure alignment across teams and workstreams.
• Drive clarity and alignment across dependencies, priorities, and delivery timelines.

Discovery & Principal-Level Analysis

• Lead complex discovery and solution assessment efforts.
• Break down ambiguous problems into clear epics, features, and user stories.
• Define business capabilities, value streams, and future‑state mobile workflows.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to align on scope, priorities, and success criteria.

Backlog & Delivery Ownership

• Own and prioritize the product backlog of epics to maximize value delivery.
• Ensure high-quality requirements, acceptance criteria, and readiness for development.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, UX, and QE to ensure feasibility, quality, and performance.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, groom & refine the backlog and participate in release planning.

Third‑Party Vendor Management

• Act as the primary product partner for mobile delivery vendors.
• Ensure vendors understand the product vision, standards, and expectations.
• Review deliverables for quality, alignment, and value; address risks and gaps proactively.

 

Job Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, or Business Analysis, including senior or principal roles.
• Strong experience working in Agile and SAFe delivery environments.
• Demonstrated ability to define roadmaps, epics, and product strategy.
• Proven success delivering mobile or digital consumer products.
• Excellent comm