Product Owner

Transfinder•City of Schenectady, NY

8d•$80,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

The Product Owner plays a vital role in product development, ensuring that products meet client needs and expectations. The role gathers detailed requirements and develops new features and products, while prioritizing and refining items within the backlog, sprints, and releases. The Product Owner leads refinement, planning, and review meetings with development teams and stakeholders. This position is remote in New York or Texas. Employees in New York who are local to the company headquarters in Schenectady, NY, are expected to attend the office on certain days for company meetings. The position is exempt and regular full-time, reports to the Director of Product Management, and requires a flexible schedule that includes evening hours at least twice per week. A valid driver's license is required, as the role involves driving to various locations to test software.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or active participant in a Scrum process.
Experience working directly with software development teams and international teams.
Demonstrated knowledge of UI/UX principles for mobile and browser applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of Scrum and Agile principles.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to respond effectively to feedback and adapt to changes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, prototyping tools, and product analytic tools.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening hours at least twice per week.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive to various locations to test software.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a desk and computer, and to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to logistics, education, public safety, or fleet maintenance fields.

Responsibilities

Develop and prioritize a large development backlog with regularly changing priorities.
Collaborate with development teams, quality assurance, and Scrum Masters to build and evaluate new features and products.
Present complex designs to technical and non-technical teams.
Lead and participate in Scrum meetings, including refinement meetings, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.
Conduct user and product research by exploring ideas with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop expertise in subjects, technologies, and concepts relevant to products under development.
Create and critique UI/UX artifacts to guide the development team.
Ensure users can easily navigate the technology and products, and maintain a cohesive look and feel across products.
Motivate development teams to meet sprint commitments and product quality goals.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.