Senior Product Owner

Pathify•Greenwood Village, CO

About The Position

The Senior Product Owner: Integrations is responsible for driving product integration success by maximizing the value delivered by their teams, ensuring alignment with customer and stakeholder needs, and bridging the gap between product strategy and execution. In addition to managing backlogs and schedules, they will oversee specific product domains, act as the primary liaison between product strategy and integration development, and implement scalable sprint and resource management practices. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, and a proficiency and passion for delivering seamless, innovative integration solutions to Pathify’s Campus Experience Platform (CXP).

Requirements

7+ years experience managing product roadmaps, sprints, and resources in Agile environments.
4+ years experience in product managing/owning enterprise integration development.
Expert-level proficiency with Jira and Agile project management tools.
Strong technical background in software development.
Proficiency in integration patterns and best practices.
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex integration projects.
Advanced knowledge of API design and integration principles.
Proficiency in working with API integrations, middleware technologies, and JSON and JavaScript.
Knowledge of generative AI technologies and potential integration strategies.
Located in Austin or Denver

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Higher Education landscape, including its unique challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for assigned product domains, ensuring focus and accountability.
Translate high-level strategies into actionable plans for specific product areas.
Set clear objectives and measurable KPIs for product domains to track and demonstrate success.
Distill feature ideas and manage stakeholder expectations for product enhancements.
Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and business teams to develop comprehensive integration strategies.
Manage product roadmaps, calendars, and processes with a focus on strategic alignment and execution.
Maintain and refine the team backlog, ensuring prioritization aligns with organizational goals and customer feedback.
Write detailed requirements, acceptance criteria, and user stories to guide development efforts.
Continuously improve processes for ticket grooming, sprint planning, and product documentation.
Oversee and manage a designated tech writer, ensuring documentation aligns with product goals and enhances customer and stakeholder understanding.
Translate product roadmaps into tangible development schedules and actionable tickets.
Conduct pre-sprint grooming sessions to ensure alignment and readiness.
Manage developer scheduling and resource allocation to optimize team performance.
Identify and resolve blockers during sprints, maintaining momentum and progress.
Monitor and report on sprint performance, velocity, and productivity, implementing improvements as needed.
Serve as a bridge between Product, development teams, and stakeholders.
Provide regular updates on product, sprint, and resource performance.
Ensure clear, concise communication channels between strategy and execution.
Manage and mentor a designated tech writer, ensuring their contributions align with the strategic goals of the product and organization.
Foster a collaborative environment where the tech writer can effectively gather input from stakeholders, SMEs, and developers to produce high-quality documentation.

Benefits

Comprehensive Coverage: Robust Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Tax-Smart Savings: Choose between a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance policy
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Parental Leave policy
401(k) plan
Company Match
Student Loan Reimbursement program
Home Office Stipend
Wellness & Mental Health (Bonus!): Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health resources