Product Owner, Applications

Aristocrat Technologies•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Owner at Aristocrat, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Business Information Systems (BIS) by serving as a liaison between partners and the delivery team. You will be responsible for understanding business needs, prioritizing requirements, and guiding the development of software solutions that align with Aristocrat's strategic objectives. This role requires strong communication skills, discernment, and the ability to translate technical concepts into understandable language for non-technical partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
2+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role, ideally within software development or IT environments.
Proficient in Agile methodologies and frameworks.
Proven understanding of Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, and Change Management principles to drive process optimization and operational efficiency.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and partner groups.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel); experience with data analytics tools and business information systems is a plus.
Demonstrates an analytical mentality and the ability to make data-informed decisions while balancing multiple priorities.
Partners closely with the Application Owner to respond to evolving business needs and shifting priorities.
Capable of identifying issues, analyzing root causes, and developing effective resolutions in collaboration with business partners.

Responsibilities

Partner Engagement: Collaborate with partners across various departments to gather and prioritize business requirements. Conduct regular meetings, workshops, and presentations to ensure alignment between business goals and software development efforts.
Requirement Prioritization: Prioritize User Stories, Bugs and enhancements, with Application Owner, based on business value, technical feasibility, and strategic objectives. In collaboration with the Application Owner, create and maintain a product backlog, ensuring that it accurately reflects the most current business priorities.
Product Development: As a subject matter authority, works closely with development teams, providing clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and guidance throughout the development lifecycle. Provides insights and directions to ensure that the final product meets partner expectations.
Release Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with project managers, developers, and QA teams to plan and coordinate product releases. Communicate release schedules, updates, and potential impacts to partners in a timely manner.
Continuous Improvement: Supervise product performance and capture feedback from partners to identify areas for improvement.