Product Owner, Mobile Apps

PrePass

$90K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years as Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role.
  • Experience delivering mobile applications in Agile environments.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies like Scrum.
  • Experience in writing user stories and managing product backlogs.
  • Familiarity with mobile application development processes.
  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Define and prioritize product roadmap and feature backlog for mobile applications.
  • Translate business and user requirements into user stories and technical specifications.
  • Refine and prioritize product backlog to maximize business value.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define specifications.
  • Conduct user research and gather feedback to enhance product direction.
  • Communicate product updates and project status to stakeholders.
  • Lead Agile ceremonies to provide product guidance and priorities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on date of hire.
  • Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Company-funded lifestyle account for physical and mental well-being.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program.
  • Voluntary benefits like Legal and Pet Discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program at no cost.
  • Company-sponsored Culture Team for employee well-being.
  • Community Give-Back initiatives.
  • Focus on employee development initiatives.
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're looking for a Product Owner, Mobile Apps to play a critical role in delivering innovative mobile software products that drive business growth. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Product Managers to execute the product vision and strategy while ensuring the development team delivers high-quality mobile applications that meet customer needs and business objectives. You will work cross-functionally with UX/UI Designers, Developers, QA, and other stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle. This is a hybrid position based out of our Downtown Phoenix office.

Essential Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Backlog Management
  • Define and prioritize the product roadmap and feature backlog for mobile application initiatives based on business goals, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
  • Translate business and user requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.
  • Continuously refine and prioritize the product backlog to maximize business value and support strategic objectives.


Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, UX/UI Designers, Developers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and define product specifications.
  • Conduct user research and gather customer feedback to validate product direction and identify enhancement opportunities.
  • Communicate product updates, project status, risks, and priorities to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the development lifecycle.


Agile Product Delivery
  • Partner closely with the development team to ensure a shared understanding of product requirements, technical dependencies, and implementation constraints.
  • Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies by providing clear priorities and product guidance.
  • Monitor project progress to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and in accordance with quality expectations.


Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate product functionality against business requirements.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to support comprehensive functional, performance, and security testing.
  • Stay current on mobile technologies, industry trends, and Agile best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous product improvement.

Requirements
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar product-focused role supporting software development.
  • Experience delivering mobile applications in an Agile development environment.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and backlog management.
  • Experience writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and prioritizing product backlogs.
  • Familiarity with mobile application development processes and user experience principles.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Engineering, Design, and Quality Assurance.
  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience using Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.


Bonus Points For
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar Agile certification.
  • Experience in transportation, logistics, SaaS, fintech, or other technology-driven industries.
  • Experience with mobile analytics, A/B testing, or customer research methodologies.


Desired Characteristics
  • Customer-focused with a passion for delivering intuitive mobile experiences.
  • Strategic thinker who balances business priorities with customer needs and technical considerations.
  • Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across technical and business teams.
  • Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits
How We Will Take Care of You
  • Robust benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision that start on date of hire.
  • Paid Time Off, to include vacation, sick, holidays, and floating holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Company-funded "lifestyle account" upon date of hire for you to apply toward your physical and mental well-being (i.e., ski passes, retreats, gym memberships).
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program.
  • Voluntary benefits, to include but not limited to Legal and Pet Discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (available at no cost to you).
  • Company-sponsored and funded "Culture Team" that focuses on the Physical, Mental, and Professional well-being of employees.
  • Community Give-Back initiatives.
  • Culture that focuses on employee development initiatives.


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