Job Overview:

The Product Owner for Camera Motion Systems – Robotics supports the execution and delivery of Ross robotic products by translating real-world customer workflows into clear, actionable development work. This role works closely with the Product Manager, R&D, and cross-functional teams to ensure backlogs are well defined, priorities are clear, and releases deliver meaningful value to customers.

This position is well suited for someone with hands-on experience working with broadcast robotics systems as an operator or engineer who is looking to move into a product-focused role. The emphasis is on execution, sustainment, and customer-driven improvements.

This is an individual contributor role with a strong focus on collaboration, backlog quality, and delivery reliability.

Who you report to: Manager, Product Management - Camera Motion Systems

Career level: E

What we offer:

Ross offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health plans, and several perks to help you perform at your best. Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, an employee share ownership program, development support, and a ton of fun social activities and events! Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we've got an energizing environment here.

What the job is all about:

Product Execution & Backlog Management

• Manage assigned product backlogs, including user stories, bugs, and technical debt
• Write clear user stories and acceptance criteria grounded in real robotics workflows
• Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Act as the day-to-day product contact for the scrum team, clarifying requirements and priorities
• Track progress toward sprint and release goals and communicate status to the Product Manager

Customer & Service Insight

• Represent the voice of robotics operators and engineers in day-to-day development decisions
• Gather and document feedback from customers, commissioning, service, and support teams
• Validate solutions with end users to ensure features align with real-world production environments
• Support sustaining activities, including bug fixes, enhancements, and customer upgrade paths

Quality & Delivery Support

• Work with PV, test automation, and subject matter experts to support product quality and reliability
• Help validate completed work against acceptance criteria and Definition of Done
• Identify risks, dependencies, and areas of ambiguity and escalate appropriately
• Contribute to continuous improvement of backlog quality, documentation, and team efficiency

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the Product Manager to align execution with release goals and priorities
• Participate in cross-team planning and coordination as required
• Assist with internal product communication, release notes, and supporting documentation
• Support product demos, pilots, and training activities where needed

Who you are:

• 3–5 years of experience working with broadcast robotics systems as an operator, engineer, or technical specialist
• Strong understanding of how robotic camera systems are used in live broadcast, studio, or sports environments
• Experience working directly with customers or production teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize information and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Hands-on experience with Ross Camera Motion Systems products
• Exposure to agile or scrum-based development environments
• Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, or sustaining deployed systems
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Clear, well-maintained backlogs that enable efficient development
• Development teams have the information they need to deliver quality work
• Customer and service feedback is accurately reflected in delivered features
• Sustaining issues are addressed effectively and communicated clearly
• Strong trust and collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, QA, and Services