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Lyndsey Christoffersen

Freelance Product Owner
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since August 9, 2023

Lyndsey is a product owner with 6+ years of experience in SaaS. With a PhD and two master's degrees, she is formally trained in qualitative, quantitative, and policy analysis methods. Lyndsey's work approach emphasizes open communication with stakeholders and users and data-driven, customer-focused decisions. Her ability to combine analytical rigor with effective stakeholder engagement enables her to develop a clear vision, set goals, and make informed decisions to deliver successful products.

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Pamela Baker

Freelance Product Owner
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC-06:00
United States
Toptal Member Since February 22, 2021

Pamela is a successful product manager with 15+ years of Agile experience including product ownership/management and scrum master roles. Pam also gained significant process improvement experience throughout her career. She has worked in various industries, including grocery, insurance, government, mortgage, marketing, telecom, and agriculture. Pam's passion is forming a business and IT partnership that will identify, build and deliver solid and dependable IT solutions.

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Christopher B. Decker

Freelance Product Owner
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since November 13, 2019

With nearly 20 years of product management experience, an MBA from Babson College, and a dual engineering degree from the Webb Institute, Chris has founded and helped companies deliver exceptional customer experiences with software. Focusing on mobile apps, Chris has worked with startups to Fortune 50 companies throughout the world, developing native and hybrid apps utilizing messaging, gamification, social media, outstanding UX/UI, and chatbots.

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Galyna Mostova

Freelance Product Owner
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+01:00
Poland
Toptal Member Since March 12, 2021

Galyna has been in the software industry since 2007. Before she became a product owner, managing and delivering innovative software products in the medical sector, Galyna worked as a senior software developer, test developer, and certified scrum master. In addition to leading SDLCs in Agile environments, Galyna excels in multinational and globally distributed teams, working on complex projects with many dependencies. Her professional experience is backed by a master's degree in computer science.

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Jovana Jakovljević

Freelance Product Owner
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+01:00
Serbia
Toptal Member Since October 24, 2022

Jovana is a seasoned result-oriented product owner with over seven years of experience in product development in eCommerce, classifieds, telco and cable industry, and clinical trials. She has led the implementation of enterprise eCommerce solutions with complex integrations. Jovana is very passionate about identifying user problems and creating the best experience for clients and end-users. She feels most comfortable in Agile environments and enjoys working with cross-functional teams.

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Irakli Grdzelishvili

Freelance Product Owner
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+04:00
Georgia
Toptal Member Since July 12, 2022

Irakli is a high-performing, data-driven product owner passionate about technology, design, and business. With 6+ of experience in product management and business and data analysis, he is keen on collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and address the right opportunities. Irakli proactively and continuously drives value by maximizing the synergy of technical savvy, business acumen, and solution-oriented communication.

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Anahit Poghosyan

Freelance Product Owner
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+04:00
Armenia
Toptal Member Since October 30, 2021

Anahit is a certified product owner (CSPO, A-CSPO) who has led the development of products of various complexity in both B2C and B2B organizations. She has proven experience managing teams of up to 15 professionals in startups and large enterprises. She brings value through the products to solve customers' problems in the most efficient way.

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Prashant Saxena

Freelance Product Owner
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+05:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since March 28, 2023

Prashant is a product manager with 7+ years of experience. He has worked with companies such as Cisco, Thomson Reuters, Marsh, IHS Markit, and Nagarro. Specializing in managing the development of SaaS and B2C web applications, Prashant delivers results with deep expertise in Agile product management, UI/UX, SQL, Google Analytics, Jira, and Excel. His industry experience is backed by scrum product owner certifications, an MBA from Notre Dame, and a bachelor's degree in computer science.

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Lauren Dixon

Freelance Product Owner
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+08:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since March 31, 2022

Lauren has worked across global corporates, governmental projects, and startups in roles ranging from business process improvement to lead product owner. She also has experience as a product manager for enterprise software solutions and SaaS startups. Working closely with business stakeholders and teams, Lauren can build excellent products and develop high-performing product teams.

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Alvic Eugene Josol

Freelance Product Owner
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+08:00
Singapore
Toptal Member Since August 23, 2022

Alvic is an agile practitioner and project manager with over 15 years of experience in various facets of product and project management. As a professional knowledgeable in applications of the scrum, waterfall, and agile methodologies, he develops processes that facilitate continual improvement and team achievement. Alvic is dedicated to applying principles of agile management to projects and tasks.

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Thalha Refaye

Freelance Product Owner
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since January 3, 2022

Thalha is a seasoned product strategy consultant with over 10 years of experience in telecom, logistics, broadcasting, OTT, and streaming media. He has led development teams and delivered multiple products with millions of active users for companies like Verizon USA, Qantas, and ABC Australia. With 15 years of experience spanning several geographies, Thalha can ensure the best practices for planning, creating, and developing high-performance products that provide a great user experience.

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One of our most time consuming problems is finding qualified staff. We need to find the correct platform to advertise on, create a proper ad, filter through tons of applications, interview and test the applicants' capabilities, and finally take a risk by hiring. This was the old way of doing things. The new way: describe the job position to our Toptal account manager, interview a few qualified applicants, and hire with a risk-free trial -- much faster, a lot easier, and with incredible results.

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How to Hire Product Owners Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right product owner for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new product owner for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

Capabilities of Product Owners

Our product owners drive software product success by bridging business strategy with technical execution. They excel in defining product vision, prioritizing customer value, and guiding development teams to deliver market-ready solutions that meet user needs and business objectives.

Product Vision Development

A clear product vision is fundamental to successful software development. Our product owners create and communicate detailed product visions that align with business strategy, support long-term objectives, and inspire teams with a shared sense of purpose.

Market Research and Analysis

Understanding market dynamics is crucial for success in a competitive landscape. Toptal’s product owners track trends, analyze competing products, and study user behavior to identify opportunities and evolve your product in ways that offer a strategic advantage.

User Story Creation

Effective user stories help translate customer needs into actionable development tasks. Our product owners excel at crafting detailed, value-focused user stories that clearly communicate requirements and expected outcomes to development teams.

Strategic Feature Prioritization

Smart feature prioritization drives product success, especially in competitive markets. Our product owners use data-driven approaches to evaluate features based on business value, feasibility, and user impact, for maximum return on investment.

Performance Metrics Management

Measuring success requires robust performance tracking. Toptal product owners establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with business objectives, using data-driven insights to guide product improvements and demonstrate value to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder alignment is vital for product success. Our product owners build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, development teams, and other stakeholders, facilitating productive dialogue that balances competing priorities and maintains momentum.

Quality Assurance Leadership

Maintaining high product quality demands rigorous review and feedback. Our product owners provide detailed feedback on deliverables and collaborate with QA teams to drive product excellence throughout the development lifecycle.

Sprint Planning Optimization

Effective sprints are crucial for sustaining momentum. Toptal’s product owners work closely with development teams to define realistic sprint goals, provide clear direction, and optimize resources, enabling developers to deliver value in every iteration.

Backlog Management

Efficient development starts with a meticulously managed product backlog. Our product owners excel at refining and prioritizing backlogs, ensuring every item is clearly defined, appropriately scoped, and strategically aligned to optimize productivity.

Product Advocacy

Strong product championship drives stakeholder buy-in and user adoption. Our product owners are dedicated product advocates who skillfully articulate value, share roadmap progress, and highlight success stories to foster stakeholder trust and user engagement.

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FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire product owners with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your product owner, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right product owner, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect product owners for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our product owners to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire product owners with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched product owners ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire product owners on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our product owners can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your product owner begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    All of our talent are seasoned professionals who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

  • The Right Fit

    The Right Fit

    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

  • Scale as Needed

    Scale as Needed

    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

  • Expert Talent Matching

    Expert Talent Matching

    Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.

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