Product Owner/Business Analyst 100% remote

Product Owner/Business Analyst 100% Remote

Location Phoenix AZ

12 Months plus contract

Rate DOE

Start Date Immediately

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or related role, preferably in an agile environment.
• Strong experience working with cross-functional teams in product management, software development, or business process improvement.
• Experience in requirement elicitation, user story creation, and backlog management.
• Agile Methodology: Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and related tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• Business Analysis Skills: Proven ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and communicate them effectively to development teams.
• Technical Understanding: Basic understanding of software development processes, APIs, databases, and system integration.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing relationships with stakeholders at various levels within the organization.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex business scenarios and recommend solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical and business concepts.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Customer Focus: Deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate them into actionable product features.
• Prioritization: Strong ability to prioritize features and tasks based on business value, technical complexity, and resource constraints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Certifications in Product Ownership (CSPO) or Business Analysis (CBAP) are a plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in [specific industry] or familiarity with domain-specific requirements.
• Data and Reporting Tools: Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL) to inform product decisions.

Key Competencies

• Product Ownership and Backlog Management
• Requirements Gathering and Documentation
• Agile/Scrum Practices
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Quality Assurance and Testing
• Data Analysis and Process Optimization