Product Owner, Digital Experience & Solutions

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

22h

About The Position

As a Product Owner in the Digital Experience and Solutions group, you will play
a central role in shaping product direction and ensuring alignment between
business objectives and technical execution. You will lead the definition of
product requirements, manage and prioritize the Product Backlog, and collaborate
closely with business stakeholders and development teams to deliver high‑value
features. You will serve as the focal point for product strategy, user story
development, backlog prioritization, and delivering products that meet customer
needs and support company goals.

Requirements

• A degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in utilities and 5 years of experience working on Agile teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a complex product backlog.
• Technical understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Agile methodologies and related tools.
• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• A collaborative mindset and customer‑first approach to product development

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining a well‑prioritized Product Backlog that reflects customer and business priorities.
• Translating product vision into actionable user stories and minimum viable product definitions.
• Working closely with the Development Team to clarify requirements and ensure shared understanding.
• Sequencing backlog items to support strategic initiatives and business objectives.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to gather input, manage expectations, and ensure transparency.
• Guiding the team to focus on the highest‑value work to maximize product impact.
• Supporting Agile ceremonies and ensuring backlog readiness for upcoming sprints.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees