Project Owner

Description
Job Opportunity : Project Owner
Location : A n ywhere in United States
Type : Full-time. Candidates must be authorized to work in US without visa sponsorship.
Experience Level : +3 years in similar positions.
Salary range : $85,000-$105,000
About the Role:
As a Project Owner , you'll play a key role in aligning business objectives with technical execution. You'll be the main bridge between clients and cross-functional teams, responsible for defining the project vision, managing budgets, backlogs, and ensuring each milestone leads to a successful product delivery.
This is a strategic client-facing role that requires outstanding communication skills, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of agile project management.
For U.S. candidates, Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:

• Project & Client Management
  
  • Own a portfolio of projects in various delivery phases.
  • Maintain open, proactive communication with client stakeholders.
  • Ensure client satisfaction through clear expectation management and conflict resolution.
• Scope, Budget & Timeline Management
  
  • Monitor and control project forecasts, schedules, and budgets.
  • Define and manage scope, identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Ensure roadmap and milestone adherence
• Backlog Management
  
  • Own and refine the backlog: prioritize features and tasks aligned with client goals.
  • Collaborate with the scrum team to translate user stories into actionable sprint tasks.
  • Keep stakeholders informed on progress and priority changes.
• Project Roadmaps
  
  • Build and update project roadmaps in collaboration with the client.
  • Align features and priorities with strategic objectives.
  • Adapt plans as project conditions evolve
• SOWs, Change Orders & Estimates
  
  • Lead the creation and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs) and Change Orders.
  • Define scope, deliverables, and project success criteria.
  • Estimate resources, timelines, and budgets with internal teams.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in client-facing project roles.
• Familiarity with software development or digital product life cycles.
• Proven success managing scope, budget, and delivery timelines.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Experience with project tools (Jira, Trello, etc.)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into actionable tasks.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Design, Dev, QA).
• For U.S. candidates, Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Why Join Us?
At Adage, we believe in empowering our people, fostering a collaborative environment, and providing opportunities for growth. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages innovation. We partner with world-class organizations to bring them closer to their users through user research, strategic thinking, and collaborative execution. We value professionals who take initiative, lead with clarity, and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with Illinois and federal laws.