Product Owner

Latham & Watkins LLP • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $140,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Owner is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for collaborating closely with stakeholders and Technology & Information Services leadership to define the vision and strategy for technology products, while leading the life cycle of cross-departmental products spanning diverse technology teams and departments, and advocating for long-term strategic enhancements aligned with organizational objectives. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Agile software development lifecycle and methodologies
• Display the ability to understand and articulate the ‘big picture’ business goals and clear vision for the product
• Possess advanced and effective business analysis skills
• A high school diploma or an equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering, Management, or a related field, preferably
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a product owner for Agile software development teams or related areas

Nice To Haves

• Technical certifications in relevant areas, such as Agile Certification, Scrum Master, and SAFe, preferably
• Experience in the legal industry or a similar regulated environment, preferably

Responsibilities

• Defining, documenting, and communicating the product vision guiding the development team and stakeholders in alignment with customer feedback, market research, performance metrics, and firm goals; delivering compelling product presentations and reports, securing stakeholder support
• Coordinating with other Product Owners to ensure alignment and integration of product strategies across the firm
• Collecting business and stakeholder requirements, translating them into user stories and acceptance criteria, and managing a clear and transparent product backlog, creating, prioritizing, and refining user stories
• Developing roadmaps to demonstrate long-term product vision, making decisions regarding product features, scope, and priorities, and communicating product releases
• Planning work in collaboration with the scrum master and development team, providing clear direction and leadership, and holding retrospective sessions to review and assess progress
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED