Product Owner

Wellspring Worldwide

13h

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Product Owner to lead feature definition, backlog management, and release planning for our Innovation Management Platform, Accolade. The ideal candidate will be adept in overseeing the end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring that our solution not only meets but surpasses customer expectations. You will be the key liaison between Product Managers, Engineering, Services and customers, translating complex business needs into robust and scalable product features. With a focus on enhancing and streamlining the capacity for innovation management processes within our software, you will drive innovation and maintain the highest standards of product quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, IT, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in enterprise software development, it’s a bonus if there is prior experience with product development, innovation management and project management systems.
Strong understanding of software development methodologies (waterfall, agile, and hybrids) and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
Critical thinkers with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Passion for delivering high-quality products that meet the nuanced needs of intellectual property management.

Responsibilities

Craft and clearly communicate Product Backlog Items, ordering and refining them to ensure value maximization.
Champion a transition from text-based requirements to visually communicated product requirements driven by AI-assisted prototyping tools.
Facilitate transparency, ensuring that the Product Backlog is visible and understood by all stakeholders.
Engage with the Product Manager, representing the market and business needs within the Product Backlog.
Translate business objectives into detailed product requirements and user stories that align with our strategic vision.
Manage the product backlog, refining and prioritizing features to ensure timely delivery of product enhancements.
Lead agile-like rituals related to backlog grooming, prioritization, and demos, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages ownership and accountability.
Support internal services and customer facing teams during milestone build validation cycles by clarifying stories, reviewing build outputs, and ensuring alignment with business expectations.
Support quality assurance by validating acceptance criteria, participating in triage, and ensuring test coverage reflects business intent.
Serve as a subject matter expert and content provider for internal training and technical writing teams.
Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of the product with the Product Manager and iterate accordingly.
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear communication and aligning product vision with business goals.