Technical Product Owner (AI & Mobile) - Remote

What We’re About At CentralSquare , we don’t just build software - we power public servants and uplift communities with Hero-Grade Technology. Every line of code, every feature we deliver helps heroes across North America protect, serve, and save lives. When you join us, you become part of a mission-driven team creating technology that makes communities safer and stronger. Your Growth Matters. We believe heroes deserve opportunities to rise. That’s why we invest in your career with mentorship, learning programs, and clear paths for advancement. If you’re motivated, there’s no limit to how far you can go. Your Commitment Deserves Reward. We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to support your life inside and outside of work—tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and unlimited PTO. Plus, our flexible work environment gives you the freedom to balance your heroic work with personal well-being, whether you’re in the office or remote. Join us and help build the tools that power real-life heroes. Together, we make a difference. The Opportunity We are seeking an AI-first Technical Product Owner to support the delivery of mission-critical mobile solutions for public safety and field operations. This role serves as the bridge between product strategy and engineering execution, with a strong focus on mobile-first experiences used in real-world environments. The ideal candidate thrives in a modern, AI-driven SDLC, leveraging AI tools to accelerate backlog creation, improve specification clarity, and ensure high-quality, predictable delivery while maintaining accountability for real-world performance and usability. Key Responsibilities: Mobile-First Backlog Ownership Own and prioritize backlog for mobile applications and field-based workflows Translate product vision into clear, actionable user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria Ensure a healthy backlog with 2–3 sprints of ready work Incorporate GIS-enabled capabilities and integrations where applicable Balance priorities across new features, customer commitments, and production stability Field-Centric Execution Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and execution for mobile-focused teams Act as the voice of real-world field users (officers, responders, field personnel) Handle edge cases including: Offline usage Sync conflicts Connectivity variability Device performance differences Drive predictable delivery while supporting rapid response to production issues Mobile Solution Focus Define and refine requirements for: Mobile applications (iOS, Android, web) Offline-first workflows and sync strategies API-driven integrations Ensure solutions are performant, reliable, and scalable across real-world conditions Partner with engineering on architecture, tradeoffs, and implementation approach AI-Driven Product Execution Leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) to: Generate and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and edge cases Create test scenarios, UAT scripts, and validation checklists Identify gaps and improve specification completeness Analyze support trends to inform backlog prioritization Accelerate documentation and release notes Enable spec-driven development through highly structured, AI-ready requirements Collaborate with teams leveraging AI for development, testing, and delivery acceleration Quality & Delivery Ownership Own UAT coordination and feature acceptance Ensure features meet expectations in real-world field conditions, not just ideal scenarios Validate: Performance Reliability Data accuracy Triage production issues and feed insights back into backlog prioritization Cross-Team Collaboration Partner with Product Managers to translate strategy into execution Work closely with Engineering, QA, Support, and other teams on delivery alignment Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders