Product Owner - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Turner Industries Group is seeking a Product Owner to join its Information Technology group and support the development of custom software products for the business. The Product Owner communicates product business goals, vision, and strategy to the development team and aligns business priorities with software development. The role guides product development through user collaboration, requirements gathering, estimation meetings, storyboarding, research, testing, and training. The Product Owner directs project priorities through backlog management and promotes project visibility and transparency through ongoing communication with business stakeholders, team members, and IT management. Travel may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

• A degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, or a business-centric degree paired with industrial construction job experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, QA professional, Scrum Team member, IT Trainer, in Product Development, or in a closely related field.
• Demonstrated skills in estimation, project management, leadership, negotiation, and collaborative teamwork.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude, open mind, and willingness to learn.
• Must complete a post-offer drug and alcohol screen and physical evaluation, and sign acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy.
• Must comply with company and client job-site safety requirements.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate the product vision, goals, and strategy to the development team.
• Develop a strong understanding of product users, the business, and the competitive advantage of the product.
• Represent the business, development team, and IT management diplomatically.
• Negotiate mutually beneficial alternatives to features between business stakeholders and developers.
• Build and prioritize the product feature backlog to meet product requirements.
• Create business models, dictionaries, roadmaps, storyboards, MVPs, MMFs, and product estimates.
• Provide estimates, risk analyses, project status updates, and guidance to the business, team, and IT management.
• Promote product visibility and display project artifacts that support transparency.
• Remain available for regular face-to-face discussions with business owners and the development team.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) benefits
• Voluntary life and ADD benefits
• Disability benefits
• Leaves of absence
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Telehealth access
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

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