Product Owner II

Product Owner

The Product Owner will help evolve software products through successive and iterative stages of discovery, definition, development, launch, and post-release support. The PO is responsible for driving the realization of high-value capabilities for specific products. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with product managers, developers, designers, and other stakeholders (such as business, legal/compliance, and operations) to ensure that the detailed designs and requirements meet the needs of external clients and consumers, and internal stakeholders. As this is a small team, the right person will embrace the hybrid role of Product Owner, Scrum Master, and participate in final validation testing.

Responsibilities include prioritizing and maintaining the development team's product backlog, translating technical information into comprehensive user stories, serving as the "voice of the user," working closely with clients and internal team members to elicit requirements, breaking down epic-level user stories, collaborating with cross-functional teams, communicating with internal stakeholders, facilitating scrum team events, acting as the subject matter expert, collaborating with UX/UI professionals, assessing and prioritizing the impact of defects, ensuring that team deliverables meet agreed upon standards, creating appropriate user and technical documentation, assisting customer support teams to develop training and communication materials, and daily management of Jira project space.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, experience driving projects that involve web technologies and concept including API development, mobile first design, APP development and 3rd party integrations, experience with cloud-native/serverless application development, an active certification in one or more of the following: CSPO, A-CSPO, CSP-PO, PSPO I, PSPO II, PSPO III, SAFe POPM, PMI-ACP, minimum of 3-years digital product owner, business analysis, or development experience, experience working in a multi-team Agile/Scrum work environment as a product owner and/or scrum master, experience working with an off-shore development team, solid understanding and working knowledge of Internet technologies and web-based software development, base understanding and experience with functional testing and validation, proficiency with TEAMS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and SharePoint, experience with work items and defect tracking management systems, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, high integrity and accountability, ability to work with a team to re-factor priorities based on business needs, strong attention to detail and track record of producing quality work, team player with strong work ethic, and a quick learner, diplomatic with strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, comfortable pushing management and teams to decisions, willing to push back for information and answers, strongly believes in transparency and accountability as cornerstones of product delivery, self-motivated and able to perform without significant supervision, and desire and motivation to 'dig into' products and become a subject matter expert.

Work Conditions/Physical Demands include primarily performing in a home office or other approved remote work environment, maintaining a safe, secure, and distraction-free workspace with reliable internet access, prolonged periods of sitting, working on a computer, and communicating via phone and video conferencing, frequently using a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment, as well as communicating effectively with colleagues, customers, and business partners, and occasional lifting of office materials or equipment up to 15 pounds.

Travel includes occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or business needs (up to 10%).

Pay & Benefits include compensation determined by various factors, an annual discretionary bonus, salary range of $85,400 to $96,050 annually, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, provides growth opportunities and career development, including competitive wages, healthcare, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and professional development and tuition assistance.