Product Owner, Digital Experience & Solutions

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

23h

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. As our Product Owner, a typical day might include : 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. This might be the job for you if: You enjoy driving product vision and bringing impactful digital solutions to life. You have a strong attention to detail and excel at translating business strategy into clear product requirements. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with cross‑functional partners. You take ownership of delivering value and ensuring the product meets customer and business needs. You bring an entrepreneurial mindset and are energized by solving problems in a fast‑paced environment.

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.

What This Job Offers

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