Product Owner Firmware Engineer

Rockwell Automation • Mequon, WI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description As a Product Owner, you will represent the customer to the DevSecOps development team, and to maximize the value of the product on which the Development Team has worked. You work with Product Management to elaborate the product road map, centering on high-value backlog items, defining crisp acceptance criteria, concentrating on grooming quality backlog item, and avoiding disturbing sprints. You will report to DevSecOps Manager. You will work Hybrid in Mequon, WI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience working in an Agile environment, knowledge of Agile frameworks and the ability to apply those frameworks
• Work experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management.
• Scaled Agile Framework Product Owner / Product Manager certification is a plus.
• Hands-on experience managing all stages of the product life cycle.
• Technical background with knowledge of firmware development and operational processes.
• Experience releasing FW products that meet our goals.
• You will need to communicate both written and verbally to global team members.
• Excellent teamwork skills especially with people less experienced in communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product backlog or the prioritized list of requirements for future product development, including expressing the Product Backlogs items
• Ensure close collaboration with the development team, optimize their performance and the value of their work
• Order items in the Product Backlog in such a manner so that it achieves the best goals and missions
• Ensure that the Development Team has the required level of understanding of the items listed in the Product Backlog. Additionally, make sure that the Product Backlog is transparent and clear, showing the way how the Scrum Team will work.
• Be available to the development team to answer any questions team members have regarding the customer's view of how they're implementing a product feature
• Collaborate with Product Management to work the product road map, focus on high-value backlog items, define crisp acceptance criteria, concentrate on grooming quality backlog item, and avoid disturbing sprints
• Ensure user stories are “ready” for development to start work and that each story has the correct acceptance criteria
• Work with engineering and quality assurance to ensure the right customer problem is solved. This can involve sharing market research and competitive analysis with the team to best focus their efforts.
• Contribute to the work of the Product Manager as they define a product strategy and track progress towards the release of a product.
• Create the product vision and roadmap which accomplishes the goal of the vision.
• Develop positioning for the product.
• Work with a cross-functional team in planning a product release.
• Develop personas either alone or together with a team including user experience experts.
• Define customer needs and the associated features to meet those needs.
• Advocate on behalf of the customer for the development team.
• Prioritize defect or bug resolution.

Benefits

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level