Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to join our team. The Product Owner will play a critical role in defining and prioritizing product features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving product development initiatives from conception to delivery. The Product Owner will take responsibility for the delivery of the product from the specification of requirements prepared in collaboration with product and business, to the implementation and rollout of the new or revised products/services and features, throughout their lifecycle. This person takes the role in Scrum accountable for maximizing the value of a product, primarily by incrementally managing and expressing business and functional expectations for a product to the Development Team.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, development teams, and end-users to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize product requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Define and maintain the product backlog, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and release plans.
• Work closely with development teams to provide clarity on product requirements, resolve blockers, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality features.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and opportunities for product innovation.
• Lead Scrum teams to define product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate product performance, gathering feedback from stakeholders and end users to inform future iterations and enhancements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on product functionality, features, and roadmap during stakeholder meetings, demos, and presentations.
• Plan and coordinate product releases, considering factors such as feature dependencies, resource availability, and market timing.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and practices.
• Prepare all related documentation for review by the development team, driving and supporting the development team throughout the build, and supporting QA with hands-on testing and definition of test cases.

Education Required:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a Product Owner in software development or IT industry.
• In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles.
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Asana is a must.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, collaborate effectively, and foster a positive and productive team culture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A solid understanding of software development processes, technologies, and architecture to facilitate effective communication with development teams and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs.
• Understanding of business intelligence tools and methods to measure performance.
• Certification in Agile frameworks (CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, etc.) is a plus.