Sr Product Owner, Product Management and Digital Experience

PDS Health•Irving, TX

2d•$117,000 - $153,000

About The Position

The Senior Product Owner, IT Enterprise Applications plays a crucial role in defining and driving the product roadmap, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs and business objectives. The Senior Product Owner drives cross-functional alignment, mentors junior Product Owners, and takes ownership of complex products or portfolios. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, in-depth understanding of the product development lifecycle, and expert in Agile product delivery. The Sr Product Owner works closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and business stakeholders, to define requirements, prioritize features, and ensure seamless execution of initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or related field of study from an accredited college or university. In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience.
10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years as a Technical Product Owner in Agile Development.
5+ years of experience leading and managing large projects with budgets of $1M or more and stakeholder management at all levels.
Certified Product Owner, Scale Agile Framework (SAFe) or 5+ years of related experience in Agile environment.
Experience utilizing different prioritization techniques such as MoSCow, Value vs. Effort, and Kano Model.
Demonstrated expertise in product management with a solid grasp of system documentation, including APIs, Pub/Sub architectures, and cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes across teams.
Ability to foster strong collaboration between support department teams for holistic product development.
Ability to stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape.
Ability to actively seek professional development opportunities and attend relevant events to stay updated.
Ability to share gained insights and knowledge with the team to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Agile methodologies and championing best practices.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
Ability to make data-driven decisions using an analytical mindset.
Familiarity with product management tools and software.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Demonstrated advanced IT background with in-depth understanding of development principles and concepts.
Ability to transform complex technical information into clear, concise, and easily understood epics, features, and user stories for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage risk, and track progress effectively within a large organization.
Ability to contribute to go-to-market strategies and support adoption planning in partnership with marketing, sales, and operations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field of study from an accredited college or university.
Experience in the dental, healthcare or retail industry.
Experience working with multi-state healthcare services.

Responsibilities

Define and champion a long-term product vision and strategy aligned with organizational goals and customer needs.
Lead discovery efforts engaging with stakeholders, customers, and market data to understand business needs, incorporate feedback into the product roadmap, and inform strategic product decisions.
Own and manage large, complex product backlogs with clarity, prioritization, and alignment to business value.
Drive strategic alignment across multiple teams and business units; work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of features and enhancements.
Facilitate roadmap planning, quarterly planning, and sprint reviews across teams; regularly communicate the product roadmap to internal teams and stakeholders.
Partner with the development teams during sprint planning to ensure a shared understanding of requirements, translating them into detailed Epics, Features and user stories.
Plan, sequence, coordinate and deliver high-impact product releases, considering dependencies and potential impacts on other teams and systems.
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor product metrics for assessment.
Utilize data-driven insights to inform decisions and continuously improve the product.
Act as liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable requirements.
Communicate product updates, milestones, and changes to stakeholders; ensure timely delivery of product releases.
Provide thought leadership and influence across product domains; gather and incorporate feedback from various sources to enhance the product.
Lead and mentor Product Owners and other team members, supporting their growth and product mindset.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.