Sr. Product Owner

Job Description As aSeniorProduct Owner at Richmond National, you willberesponsible formaximizing the value ofourproducts, ensuringstakeholderneedsare metwhile being alignedwiththe company’sstrategicgoals. This role is crucial in steeringourproductstoward successandrequires a versatile,highly motivatedindividualwith skills that span product management, business analysis, quality assurance, and leadership. Skills and Attributes Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate vision, changes, and expectations clearly. Problem Solving: Exhibit strong problem-solving skills to navigate the complexitiesthat arise from a fast-paced environment. Leadership: Leadership qualities to inspire and guide the teamin a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude, serving as a stabilizing force for the team. Customer Focus: A relentless focus on understanding and meeting customer needs and pain points. Agility: Ability to rapidly adjust to changing priorities andshiftingbusiness goals based on market feedback and new opportunities. Adaptability: Being open to changing roles, responsibilities, and approaches as needed to meet team goals. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for our stakeholders, understanding and prioritizing their needs while providing regular updates. Strong business judgment,leadershipand integrity to make decisions and bring a healthy, aggressive, yet responsible approach to business. Use feedback and reflection to developself awareness, personalstrengthsand address development areas. Mentor other Product Owners, coaching them to deliver results. Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. Able to read situations andmodifybehavior to build quality relationships. Maintain clear and constant communication withITmanagement andstakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and expectations. Collaborate in workshops and meetings with stakeholders to ensure all requirements are capturedcomprehensively. Create actionable, detailed user stories with acceptance criteria providing clear conditions under which a story is considered complete. Define and prioritize the backlog dynamically, handling any changes in project scope and direction without losing focus on the short-term and long-term goals. Ensure the development team understands the product vision and roadmap that outlines planned features and timelines for development and release. Select and prioritize user stories for each sprint and plan upcoming releases. Empower the development team by providing clearsprintgoals, removing obstacles, and fostering an environment of innovation and creativity. Lead the team in Agile practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings ensuring clear communication of goals and progress tomaintainalignment and collaboration. Continuously collect and analyzefeedback from stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and data, to ensure cohesive and efficient product development. Gain an intricate knowledge and understanding of products and business processes. Ensure high-quality standards aremaintainedthrough thorough testing and validationof acceptance criteriabefore release. Track progress,identifyissues, and work with management to align the product development process with businessobjectives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant fieldor equivalent combination ofdirectly relatededucation and/or experience. 5+ years of related experience. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and interact with stakeholders at various levels. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies Agilemethodologyand PO Certification (preferred, notrequired) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Benefits Overview Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans. FSA/HSA plans available. Basic Life/AD&D/Short Term/Long Term Disability coverage. 401(k) - Company match of up to 6% Flexible PTO plan, 11 paid company-wide holidays, plus your birthday off. 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