Product Owner II

Position Summary The Product Owner II (PO II) serves as a liaison between our customers, business units and Tech to define and prioritize work for development teams by aligning features and user stories with business value. The product owner is the voice of the customer, stakeholder, and end user. The product owner works closely with developers and analysts to create executable stories and provides final approval that ensures delivered stories meet user acceptance criteria. This individual is responsible for building and maintaining a prioritized Product Backlog, based on stakeholder feedback, and for participating in the development and execution of the product roadmap. Product Owners will participate in all scrum ceremonies. About The Team The Corporate & Enterprise Services (CES) team is a collaborative, results-driven organization focused on delivering technology solutions that power critical business operations and enable strategic growth. We value strong partnerships, transparency, and accountability, working closely with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Operations, Retail, Manufacturing, and Corporate functions to align priorities and deliver meaningful outcomes. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, shared ownership, and a commitment to both operational excellence and innovation. Primary Responsibility Collaborate with prospective users and clients to understand their needs and translate them into product requirements. Work with others to define the product vision and create a product roadmap based on the vision. Manage the product backlog and prioritize it based on changing requirements. Translate product roadmap features into well-defined product requirements that include user stories, features, and acceptance criteria. Work with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders. Able to identify, understand and address risks related to the product. Participate in Scrum meetings and product sprints. Monitor and evaluate product progress throughout each stage of the process. Build and maintain the Product Backlog of user stories and defects. Ensure product status is communicated. Utilize optimization techniques to improve or refine the product based on feedback received after products or features are released to production. Primary Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent technical or business experience Minimum 1 year experience with Agile Development Methodologies or as a Product Owner Experience in Agile product ownership, software development, Scrum, and phases of the project life cycle Experience in project management, group facilitation, data gathering, or phases of software life cycle (requirements gathering, design, development, deployment, training, or measuring effectiveness) Experience in JIRA and Agile methodology preferred, not required. Desired Skills Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of team members, including Executives, Managers, IT professionals, and Subject Matter Experts Knowledge of the assigned product or product line. Strong ability to work effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, and independently. Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously. Product Ownership/Business Analysis experience Behavioral Competencies Collaboration and Teamwork Business Acumen Relationship Building Composure and Resiliency Planning and Priority Setting Service Focus Communicating Deliberate Decision Making Interpersonal Dynamics Benefits Competitive benefits including 401(k) with 100% company match of the first 4%; medical, dental and vision plans; paid time off days and holidays. Quarterly bonus program. Wellness programs that focus on emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, physical, and financial well-being. Paid Time Off for Volunteer work. Business Unit -B00023 Technology For more information about the company, visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr