Digital Product Owner

Digital Product Owner

Work mode: Hybrid Onsite Location(s): Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112 Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; US-IN-Spencer; US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Maple Grove Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role: Boston Scientific is seeking an experienced and self-driven Product Owner to join a newly created, high-visibility group within our organization. Operating with a startup mentality, this team is responsible for developing and delivering innovative internal tools and applications that enhance capabilities and drive the business forward. We are looking for someone to take ownership of products and solutions, guide their development through our software development process, and make a lasting impact on both the team and the company. This role requires managing the product lifecycle from MVP (Minimal Viable Product) development to long-term vision, while balancing the immediate needs of the business. The Product Owner will work closely with development teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that business goals are met, delivering value quickly while maintaining future scalability. While the Product Owner will not be programming software/applications, they will champion their products and solutions from idea to launch and beyond. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three (3) days per week.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Your responsibilities will include:

• Full Product Ownership: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of internal tools and applications, from initial concept and MVP creation to delivery and ongoing improvements
• MVP Development: Champion the MVP methodology, ensuring the product is "good enough for now" while maintaining the long-term vision and minimizing rework
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary interface between internal customers, business stakeholders, and the development team to gather requirements, prioritize features, and align the product with business goals
• Backlog Management: Maintain, prioritize, and refine the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with both customer needs and company objectives
• Communication & Transparency: Provide clear communication to stakeholders, managing expectations and updating progress, timelines, and challenges
• Adaptability: Respond quickly to changing requirements or demands with a proactive attitude toward problem-solving
• Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to improve the development and delivery process for better outcomes

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Completed or in-progress PSPO Certification (or similar)
• Previous or current Boston Scientific experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role, preferably within a tech or software development environment
• Proven ability to independently drive projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks and Kanban software development, with hands-on experience managing backlogs and leading sprints
• Experience with roadmap prioritization and API
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage a variety of stakeholders, from technical teams to high-level business leaders
• Ability to work with a diverse group of internal customers, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to balance short-term deliverables with long-term goals while maintaining high standards of quality and documentation
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for MVPs, ensuring the team delivers quick value without sacrificing future scalability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a startup-like environment with high visibility and fast-paced development cycles
• Background in software development or a solid understanding of development practices (storyboarding, user stories, product UI/UX)
• Willingness to quickly learn new skill sets and methodologies to tackle unexpected challenges
• A proactive mindset with the ability to find creative solutions to roadblocks or technical issues