Principal Technical Product Owner

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:
The Principal Technical Product Owner (TPO) plays a pivotal role within Guest Experience Technology (GXT) to support our data-driven, best-in-class digital experience. This is a senior product leadership role responsible for executing the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of guest-facing mobile applications. This position partners with business leaders to shape future roadmap prioritization, and deliver high-impact mobile experiences. This role combines strategic product management with hands-on ownership of discovery and delivery. The Principal TPO brings principal-level expertise, leads through ambiguity, and ensures strong outcomes across internal teams and third‑party vendors.

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Collaborate with stakeholders with the mobile product vision, own & deliver the multi‑quarter roadmap aligned to business and guest experience goals.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify future capabilities, gather requirements.
• Translate strategy into actionable features, MVPs, and phased delivery plans.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with Marketing, Digital Experience, Analytics, and Technology teams.
• Serve as the product leader within a business vertical, operating similarly to a SAFe Product Manager.
• Lead pre‑PI discovery, support PI planning, and ensure alignment across teams and workstreams.
• Drive clarity and alignment across dependencies, priorities, and delivery timelines.

Discovery & Principal-Level Analysis

• Lead complex discovery and solution assessment efforts.
• Break down ambiguous problems into clear epics, features, and user stories.
• Define business capabilities, value streams, and future‑state mobile workflows.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to align on scope, priorities, and success criteria.

Backlog & Delivery Ownership

• Own and prioritize the product backlog of epics to maximize value delivery.
• Ensure high-quality requirements, acceptance criteria, and readiness for development.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, UX, and QE to ensure feasibility, quality, and performance.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, groom & refine the backlog and participate in release planning.

Third‑Party Vendor Management

• Act as the primary product partner for mobile delivery vendors.
• Ensure vendors understand the product vision, standards, and expectations.
• Review deliverables for quality, alignment, and value; address risks and gaps proactively.

Job Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, or Business Analysis, including senior or principal roles.
• Strong experience working in Agile and SAFe delivery environments.
• Demonstrated ability to define roadmaps, epics, and product strategy.
• Proven success delivering mobile or digital consumer products.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with mobile app platforms (iOS, Android, APIs, mobile analytics).
• Experience working with third‑party delivery vendors.
• Background in ecommerce or large-scale digital platforms.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and analytics or monitoring tools.
• SAFe PO/PM, CSPO, or similar Agile certification.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $103,707 -$159,549 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  515223
Reference Date: 07/01/2026 
Job Code Function: Applications