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Product Owner as a Service (SMaaS) Program
For Heads of Product, CPOs, and Product Leaders who are accountable for business-aligned delivery but stuck juggling misaligned teams, backlog chaos, and junior Product Owners…
Product Owner as a Service (POaaS) by NBD Consulting Services embeds experienced, execution-ready Product Owners who immediately clarify priorities, align backlogs to strategy, and accelerate outcomes—without the hiring lag, delivery risk, or leadership burnout.
Within 3–6 weeks, our clients see:
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Increased delivery velocity, sprint predictability, and backlog quality
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Decreased stakeholder misalignment, rework, and wasted dev capacity
And by week 12, they’re leading high-performing teams that ship the right features faster—freeing up internal leaders to scale product strategy, not just survive execution.
Backlog Health Scorecard
For Product Leaders managing delivery in the dark—we start with a diagnostic. Our Backlog Pulse Check surfaces gaps in clarity, ownership, and delivery readiness.
In just 1 week, you’ll have a full readout on story quality, backlog health, and where team effort is leaking value.
Clear the clutter before it stalls delivery.
Backlog Pulse Check
As a VP of Product Management, you need clarity on your product backlog to avoid delays and misaligned priorities. With our Backlog Pulse Check, you’ll uncover and resolve 60% of your backlog issues within 2 weeks, ensuring that your team is ready for sprints without the chaos of outdated or irrelevant tasks.
Quick Win Catalyst
As a VP of Product Management, delivering early wins is critical to building stakeholder trust. With the Quick Win Catalyst, we’ll deliver high-impact features in the next 6 weeks, increasing stakeholder satisfaction by 30% while eliminating the pain of delayed feature delivery.
Stakeholder Sync
Is stakeholder misalignment causing friction in your development process? With our Stakeholder Sync, we’ll improve alignment and increase stakeholder satisfaction by 25% within 2 months, reducing the headaches caused by competing priorities and unclear expectations.
Roadmap Navigator
If your team is losing focus on long-term goals, the Roadmap Navigator ensures a clear product vision. We’ll align your roadmap with business goals and reduce roadmap misalignment by 30% in 2 months, freeing you from the uncertainty of disconnected development efforts.
Ownership Evolution
As a VP of Product Management, you want a self-sufficient team that can own product delivery. The Ownership Evolution will increase your team’s backlog management capability by 35% and transition them to full self-sufficiency within 3-4 months, freeing you from the burden of constant oversight.
Priority Reboot
Are you a Director of Product Development overwhelmed by backlog clutter? Our Priority Reboot will reduce backlog clutter by 40% and ensure that at least 80% of your stories meet the Definition of Ready within 4 weeks, freeing you from the frustration of poor sprint planning and missed deadlines.
Refinement Rhythm
Struggling with an inconsistent backlog refinement process? Our Refinement Rhythm guarantees that 85% of your backlog will be sprint-ready within 4-6 weeks, reducing the time wasted in sprints and eliminating the chaos of mid-sprint rework.
Agile Accelerator
As a Director of Product Development, you know Agile best practices can drastically improve delivery, but your teams may be struggling to execute them. The Agile Accelerator will reduce cycle times by 20% and improve sprint success rates within 8 weeks, helping you avoid the pain of inefficient processes and slow delivery.
Market Signal Sync
In fast-moving markets, responsiveness is key. With the Market Signal Sync, we’ll help you pivot to customer-driven priorities and reduce lead times for market adjustments by 25% within 6 weeks, eliminating the stress of slow response times and missed opportunities.
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Let's Discuss
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What is Product Owner as a Service (POaaS)?
POaaS is a delivery solution where a trained, experienced Product Owner is embedded into your team to own the backlog, align stakeholders, and accelerate delivery—without the delays and risks of hiring full-time. -
Who is POaaS for?
POaaS is ideal for Heads of Product, CPOs, and Product Leaders who are managing delivery challenges such as backlog chaos, misaligned teams, stakeholder churn, or junior POs needing support. -
How is POaaS different from hiring a full-time Product Owner?
POaaS gives you a senior-level PO ready to lead from Day 1. There’s no long recruitment cycle, no onboarding drag, and the engagement is flexible—fractional or full-time, short-term or long-term. -
What does a POaaS engagement include?
Every engagement includes backlog ownership, sprint leadership, stakeholder management, metrics tracking, and delivery alignment. Advanced tiers also include coaching junior POs and codifying processes. -
What results can I expect, and when?
In 3–6 weeks, most clients see increased velocity, reduced rework, and improved stakeholder satisfaction. By Week 12, many teams are operating independently at higher performance levels. -
How does POaaS integrate with our team and tools?
Our Product Owners embed into your Agile ceremonies and use your tools—Jira, Confluence, ADO, Notion, etc.—to maintain continuity and reduce disruption. -
Is POaaS a coaching service or hands-on delivery?
It’s both. We drive delivery outcomes hands-on, and in some tiers, we also coach internal product talent to sustain the gains after we transition out. -
How much does POaaS cost?
Pricing ranges from $5,500/month (fractional) to $18,500/month (full-time strategic POaaS with enablement). Engagements typically last 3–6 months depending on need. -
How do I know if POaaS is right for me?
If you're dealing with unclear backlogs, stakeholder confusion, stalled delivery, or a missing/inexperienced PO—you're in the sweet spot for POaaS. -
What happens after the engagement ends?
We support transition through coaching, documentation, and handoff plans—so your internal team is ready to carry the momentum forward.
Agile Health Assessment
Unlock your team's potential with the Agile Health Assessment. This evaluation focuses on key areas such as Agile maturity, team dynamics, and leadership effectiveness. By identifying improvement opportunities, you can set your team up for success in the upcoming quarter. Start your journey towards enhanced performance today!