Software Product Owner
Rocket Lab · New Zealand · Full time · Onsite
At a glance
Software Product Owner at Rocket Lab, working with TypeScript, Python and .NET / C#.
- Location
- New Zealand
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Technologies
- TypeScript, Python, .NET / C#, C++ / C, Git / CI/CD
Key requirements
- Define product vision, strategy and roadmap aligned with Rocket Lab's objectives
- Manage the full product lifecycle from planning to continuous improvement
- Conduct sprint planning, backlog refinement and review sessions
- Provide insights on priorities, resourcing and budgeting
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to balance technical feasibility and business needs
Hirepins insights
- TypeScript is asked for in 20% of the 10 live IT jobs in New Zealand on Hirepins.
- Python is asked for in 30% of the 10 live IT jobs in New Zealand on Hirepins.
About this role
The Software Product Owner will lead the vision, roadmap and delivery of internal applications for Rocket Lab's Terrestrial Software team in Auckland. The role suits experienced product owners with a strong grasp of software lifecycle, stakeholder management and agile tools.
Key details
- Location: New Zealand
- Work mode: On-site
- Level: Senior
What you'll do
- Define product vision, strategy and roadmap aligned with Rocket Lab's objectives
- Manage the full product lifecycle from planning to continuous improvement
- Conduct sprint planning, backlog refinement and review sessions
- Provide insights on priorities, resourcing and budgeting
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to balance technical feasibility and business needs
- Monitor feedback, metrics and KPIs to guide future development
What you'll need
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years experience as a Software Product Owner or in product management/software development
- Strong understanding of software product lifecycle management
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, GitLab or similar platforms
- Proven track record delivering complex software products in a fast‑paced environment
- Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Nice to have
- Understanding of lean, waterfall and agile methodologies
- Project management, process improvement or project engineering experience
- Programming experience in C, C++, C#, Go, Python, HTML, Rust or TypeScript
- Knowledge of CI/CD systems
- Finance, manufacturing or supply chain knowledge
- Training experience
- Systems thinking expertise
Tech stack
Jira, Confluence, GitLab
How to stand out for this role
Likely interview topics
- Translating stakeholder needs into a product vision and roadmap
- Managing backlog and sprint ceremonies using Jira/Confluence
- Balancing technical constraints with business priorities in fast‑paced delivery
- Measuring product success through metrics, KPIs and continuous improvement
- Budgeting and resource planning for software products
Keywords to mirror in your CV
Software Product Owner, product lifecycle management, Jira, Confluence, GitLab, stakeholder management, agile, budgeting, delivery, metrics
What to show
- A case study showing end‑to‑end ownership of a software product, from vision to release, with screenshots of roadmaps and backlog items in Jira
- Metrics dashboard demonstrating how you tracked KPIs and used data to prioritize the next development cycle
- Examples of collaboration artifacts (e.g., user stories, sprint plans, stakeholder communication) that illustrate your process
How to apply
Use the "Apply on company website" button to continue to Rocket Lab's careers page and submit your application there.
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