Product Owner

Park Place Technologies • Highland Heights, OH

17d

About The Position

A software product owner is a key member of the agile development team who collaborates with stakeholders, developers, and testers to deliver value to the customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related field, or other relevant experience in software development.
• At least 3 years of experience as a software product owner, business analyst, or project manager in an agile environment, or other experience in an agile software methodology.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP.
• Proficient in using agile tools, such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Customer-oriented, creative, and innovative mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine the product backlog, ensuring that it is clear, concise, and prioritized.
• Write and review user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases.
• Collaborate with the development team and the stakeholders to plan and execute the sprint and release cycles.
• Participate in the agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-up, sprint review, and sprint retrospective.
• Validate and accept the work results delivered by the development team.
• Monitor and evaluate the product performance, quality, and customer feedback.
• Identify and communicate the product risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Continuously research and analyze the market trends, customer needs, and competitor products.
• Keep abreast of the latest technologies and best practices in the software industry.

What This Job Offers

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