Product Owner

About Fuel Cycle:

Fuel Cycle empowers leading organizations with agile research solutions that deliver decision-ready insights — fast, flexible, and fully integrated. As a market research disruptor, our AI-powered Insights Platform is built for speed, precision, and scale. With cutting-edge tools and seamless audience connectivity, we help brands ditch the guesswork and make smarter, customer-led decisions at lightning speed.

Why work at Fuel Cycle?

Join a high-growth team where curiosity is valued, ownership is encouraged, and your work drives real-world impact. Whether you’re based at our Los Angeles HQ, New York City hub, working remotely across the U.S., or part of our global team in India, you’ll help shape the future of decision intelligence for some of the world’s most iconic brands.

Overview:

The Product Owner is a key role within a software development team responsible for helping to drive the development and success of a product or a set of products. As a Product Owner, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders, customers, and the development team to define and prioritize product features, create, and maintain the product backlog, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software products. You will serve as the development team’s primary point of contact for day-to-day product-related matters and play a crucial role in ensuring the product meets the needs of the users and aligns with the business objectives.

Location: Los Angeles

Work Arrangement: This is an onsite role requiring four days per week in the office, with one flexible remote day each week based on team needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Backlog Ownership

• Translate the product roadmap into epics, features, and user stories.

• Define, refine, and prioritize product requirements aligned with business and user needs.

• Maintain a clear, organized, and continuously updated product backlog.

• Make informed decisions about scope, trade-offs, and priorities throughout development cycles.

• Partner closely with engineering in an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Serve as the development team’s day-to-day point of contact for all product-related questions.

User Insight, Feedback, & Iteration

• Collaborate with stakeholders and customers to gather feedback and validate concepts.

• Conduct or support user testing to inform product decisions.

• Analyze user feedback and identify opportunities for enhancements or new features.

• Incorporate insights into iterative product improvements and future roadmap planning.

Prototyping, BI & Workflow Improvements

• Monitor product performance and usage trends.

• Use AI tools like Figma Make or Replit to develop early stage prototypes

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate or improve the working process

• Generate dashboards to measure performance and usage using no/low-code tools (we use Superblocks)

Your Success Metrics:

• Development Productivity: Efficient and productive development cadence.

• Product Adoption: Growth in user engagement and feature utilization rates.

• Customer Satisfaction: Positive feedback and high Net Promoter Scores (NPS).

• Innovation: Implementation of new ideas that drive competitive differentiation.

Who you’ll work with?

• VP of Product Management

• Other Product Managers and Product Owners

• UX Designers

• Engineering Leaders and Engineers

• Fuel Cycle Research, Customer Support teams, Sales team

Core Skills, Competencies & Attributes:

• Customer-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of user needs to inform feature development and prioritize improvements.

• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with SaaS platforms, UI/UX design principles, and engineering workflows.

• Collaboration: Skilled at working across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Project Management: Basic organizational skills to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.

• Communication: Demonstrated ability to present ideas, create documentation, and engage stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving: Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably in a software development environment.

• Familiarity of Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and product management principles.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple competing priorities.

• Familiarity of software development processes, technologies, and trends.

• Familiarity with some product management and collaboration tools (e.g., Productboard, Jira, Confluence, Asana).

Benefits & Perks:

Fuel Cycle is committed to supporting the well-being, flexibility, and growth of our team. We offer a competitive and inclusive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• 401(k) with Company Match: Plan for your future with our retirement savings program

• Equity Purchase Option: Participate in Fuel Cycle’s long-term success

• Flexible Work Schedule: Empowering you to balance life and work

• Generous Time Off:

  • 15 vacation days and 7 sick days per year

  • 12 company holidays

  • 4 floating holidays/recharge days to rest or celebrate what matters to you

• Paid Parental Leave: Time to bond with your growing family

• Monthly Internet & Phone Stipend: Support for remote work setup

• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Access to tools like Rightway (healthcare navigation), Headspace (mental wellness), and more

• Team Connection Perks:

  • Weekly community lunches, refreshments, and snacks at our LA & NY headquarters

  • Pet-friendly office environments

Compensation Overview:

The expected starting salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. This range represents the typical starting compensation offered to candidates hired into this role. Final base salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education, and certifications.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus with a target of 4% of base salary. Actual bonus amounts, if any, are determined at the company’s sole discretion and may vary based on individual performance, company performance, and market conditions. This role may also be eligible for an equity grant or purchase option. These components make up your total compensation package, which will be reviewed in greater detail during your initial recruiter conversation.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Equal Opportunity:

At Fuel Cycle, we embrace the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or identity, should have equal access to opportunities for growth and advancement. Our selection processes and career pathways are designed to be fair, transparent, and free from bias. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of each team member, knowing that this diverse range of experiences strengthens our team. Fuel Cycle stands firmly against discrimination based on disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

Fuel Cycle is an equal opportunity employer and fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, as needed, to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job and participate in the application and interview process. If you require accommodations during any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your needs.

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