Technical Product Owner (Spec-Driven Development) - Remote

CentralSquare Technologies is Hero\-Grade. As the trusted provider of public sector software in North America, more than 8,000 agencies rely on our comprehensive, cloud\-based platform to manage critical operations – from dispatch to records, permitting to payroll. We serve with purpose and stand together with our heroes, committed to supporting the public sector with software built for impact. **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\-proficient Technical Product Owner to act as the critical bridge between product strategy and engineering delivery. This role focuses on backlog ownership, delivery excellence, and sprint execution—translating product vision from Product Managers into well\-defined, actionable, and testable work for development teams. The ideal candidate will generate comprehensive functional specifications to drive spec\-driven development using AI\-powered SDLC practices, leveraging AI tools to accelerate user story creation, test case generation, and documentation while maintaining accountability for quality, acceptance criteria, and successful sprint outcomes. **Key Responsibilities:** Delivery Excellence \& Backlog Ownership * Own and prioritize the team backlog, ensuring work is clearly defined, properly prioritized, and ready for execution * Write clear user stories with well\-defined acceptance criteria that translate product intent into actionable work * Maintain a healthy, prioritized, and well\-groomed backlog with 2\-3 sprints of ready work at all times * Lead backlog refinement sessions to break down features into deliverable increments * Ensure work aligns to broader product priorities and strategic objectives set by Product Management Sprint Execution \& Team Collaboration * Lead sprint planning sessions and establish clear sprint commitments with the development team * Represent the product