Product Owner
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities
1. Product Vision and Roadmap
- Develop and communicate a clear product strategy aligned with stakeholder objectives
- Identify market opportunities and customer needs
- Create and maintain a technology product roadmap
- Identify emerging technologies with potential applications.
- Define and communicate the product's value proposition
2. Requirements Definition and Prioritization
- Gather and prioritize user stories and product features based on business value
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer needs and market trends
- Create and maintain a well-prioritized product backlog
- Define user stories, features, and acceptance criteria for technology projects.
3. Technology Solution and Delivery
- Work closely with development and implementation teams to ensure technology solutions meet business needs and deliver on time on budget.
- Provide guidance and clarification to development teams during the implementation phase
- Monitor project progress and remove impediments to delivery
4. Stakeholder Communication
- Engage with senior business stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring alignment.
- Communicate technology project updates and outcomes to stakeholders
5. Usability and User Experience
- Ensure that the product is user-friendly and aligns with business processes
- Gather user feedback and incorporate usability improvements into product development
- Prioritize features that enhance the user experience
6. Product Performance and Optimization
- Measure and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success
- Identify areas for improvement and optimization based on data-driven insights
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the product
7. Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure that technology solutions comply with relevant regulations and standards
- Identify and mitigate technology-related risks with your product
- Collaborate with compliance and risk management teams
8. People Management
- Lead and mentor members of the product team
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture
- Provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
- Facilitate effective communication and cooperation within the team
Job Qualifications
Education/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent experience
- Certification in product management or agile methodologies is advantageous
Experience & Skills:
- 10-15 years of experience in product ownership or related roles
- Demonstrated success in delivering digital products or services
- Familiarity with processes and technologies in the product domain
- Familiarity with product development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum
- Experience in project and supplier management
Required Skills:
Agile Ownership Product Management Product Development Agile Methodologies Scrum Computer Science Education Engineering Science Training Management