At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves.” While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
• As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.
• An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
• A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.

WHY FIRST ADVANTAGE IS YOUR NEXT BIG CAREER MOVE

First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experience, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:

• Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
• 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid company holidays
• Access to new tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want to see you succeed!

A Product Owner will work closely with leaders across FA, receiving on-the-job training to take ownership of the end-to-end lifecycle of a product portfolio. A successful Product Owner will serve as the facilitator and planner for all aspects of product management, Drive activities of corresponding cross-functional teams who build, integrate, or enhance new or existing products within their portfolio. This work will be aligned to the product roadmap using Agile methodology. They will coordinate and initiate the appropriate actions with the right SWAT POD, including QA, Scrum Masters, Architects, and Developers. The Product Owner will focus on maximizing product reusability, driving revenue growth, enabling new client acquisitions, improving customer experience, and fostering strong teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with product leadership to plan and execute the product roadmap, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with commercialization product owners and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications, breaking them down into epics, themes, features, and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including prioritizing bugs, enhancements, and new offerings, from ideation through launch.
• Track product performance metrics to ensure targets are met or exceeded, making adjustments to the product roadmap as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and locations to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs.
• Integrate performance metrics, usability studies, research, and market analysis into product requirements to optimize user satisfaction.
• Stay informed on competitive landscapes, industry trends, and digital innovations in the marketplace.

What You May Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (business or technical degree preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years in a product management role, with familiarity in APIs, product and software development tools, techniques, and Agile methodologies.
• Practical experience with Agile methodologies is highly desired, ideally 3+ years of experience within an organization undergoing Agile transformation.
• Strong technical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with development teams and motivate them with ideas and vision.
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with engineers to scope projects, overcome challenges, and ship impactful products.
• Excellent team player who thrives in cross-functional environments but can also work independently to resolve bottlenecks, gather customer feedback, make trade-offs, and balance business needs with technical constraints.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from diverse sources, identify key issues, and craft effective solutions.
• Familiarity with DevOps, JIRA, and other product management tools.
• Experience in automation, identity verification, or fraud prevention is a plus.