Agile Product Owner Pharmacy Product

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d

About The Position

The Agile Product Owner (PO) works under minimal supervision to maximize the value produced by agile teams and ensure stories meet user needs and the Definition of Done. The role is responsible for Program Increment planning, iteration and program execution, participation in inspect-and-adapt events, and serving as content authority for the team backlog. The PO works with Product Management, customers, business owners, and other stakeholders, and is responsible for the end-state product and property experiences.

The PO collaborates with agile teams to establish and meet objectives for each 10-week Program Increment, communicates feature vision and goals, participates in agile ceremonies, writes detailed user stories and supporting documentation, grooms and prioritizes the team backlog, and communicates progress to business and operational leadership. The role also provides guidance and training to less experienced Product Owners, participates in applicable safety initiatives, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, typically gained through product management or multi-team product ownership experience.
• Experience using lean and/or agile approaches to develop solutions.
• Experience leading strategy.
• Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders inside and outside the company.
• Experience working with IT teams to deliver large, cross-domain technology solutions.
• Experience identifying and tracking key performance indicators for large projects.
• Experience with software development ticketing software such as JIRA, Rally, or Pivotal Tracker.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 5 years of relevant experience in Product Ownership.
• Experience using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Formal or informal leadership experience.
• Experience in a large organization similar in size and complexity to Spectrum Health.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with agile teams to create objectives for each 10-week Program Increment and help ensure the team meets those objectives.
• Convey the vision and goals for each newly prioritized feature to the team.
• Attend scheduled agile ceremonies, including iteration planning, iteration demos, system demos, retrospectives, and Program Increment planning events.
• Write detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, diagrams, and other documentation to facilitate technical development.
• Be responsible for end-state product and property experiences.
• Rally cross-functional teams around business objectives and goals.
• Groom the team backlog and prioritize work efforts.
• Communicate status and progress externally to business and operational leadership.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced Product Owners.
• Participate in safety initiatives and risk-mitigating measures where appropriate, and complete position- and unit-related safety competencies and requirements on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree