JOB OVERVIEW
We are looking for a Product Owner (PO) to join our growing Software development team and oversee the Agile development of products from start to finish to ensure they meet the clients’ needs. The primary role of PO is determining the overall vision of products, gathering feature requests, managing various backlog items and deciding which features each product will have according to clients’ preferences. The PO works closely with the development team, internal users, suppliers, and other internal teams to ensure the products meet specific objectives as outlined by stakeholders and clients can be delivered.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Incorporate feature requests into the product roadmap.
• Groom and prioritize the backlog.
• Develop user stories and define acceptance criteria.
• Set sprint goals.
• Write acceptance tests.
• Plan releases and upgrades.
• Follow the progress of work and address production issues during sprints
• Analyze preferences and requests of end users.
• Refine our agile methodology based on results and client feedback.
• Keep track of industry trends
• Follow the SDLC and finetune the process.
• Review clients, customers, and users’ feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Knowledge & experience
• 5+ years experience in Product Owner, Product manager, or similar role in product management.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or information systems; master’s degree in business or technology-related discipline preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile is a plus.
• Hands-on experience managing all stages of the product life cycle.
• Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies
• Team spirit and effective communication abilities
• Good organizational skills
2. Soft skills
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to foster an open dialogue among all stakeholders that encourages respect and honesty.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and project management tools.
