5+ years of relevant experience in product ownership or management
Strong understanding of iterative software development methodologies, particularly Agile
Proven ability to develop comprehensive requirements documentation
Experience in managing and prioritizing product backlogs effectively
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a preference indicated
Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
Responsibilities
Elicit and document stakeholder needs, facilitating prioritization
Envision software solutions to address stakeholder requirements
Build and manage product backlogs with defined user stories
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning and Backlog Grooming
Communicate complex concepts using appropriate requirements artifacts
Collaborate with the technical team on analysis and design
Support UX designers, developers, and testers throughout the development process
Benefits
Challenging and stimulating work environment with skilled colleagues
Flexible work schedule with location options based on client needs
Work opportunities in vibrant cities like NYC or LA
Full Job Description
Elizabeth Taberner-Mair
March 25, 2019
Senior Product Owner
Elizabeth Taberner-Mair
March 25, 2019
What You'll Be Doing
Elicit and document stakeholder needs and requests and facilitate prioritization of those requests;
Envision software solutions to satisfy those stakeholder needs;
Build and manage product backlogs by defining user stories and writing acceptance criteria;
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including facilitating Sprint Planning and Backlog Grooming sessions;
Effectively communicate complex concepts to all-levels of the client organization and the project team through efficient use of appropriate requirements artifacts (e.g., Functional requirements, models, etc).;
Work closely with technical team to assist in the analysis & design of technical solutions that fulfill the stated requirements;
Support the project team (UX designers, developers and testers) through the development process.
What's In It For You?
A stimulating and challenging work-environment with talented yet laid-back colleagues;
NYC or LA based, with flexible work schedule and location based on client/project needs.
Requirements
What You'll Need:
5+ years relevant experience;
Demonstrable ability to quickly understand and convey new and complex businesses and industries;
Experience with or thorough understanding of iterative software development methodologies (e.g. Agile);
Experience managing and prioritizing a product backlog;
Experience eliciting and developing requirements documentation, such as User Stories, functional requirements specifications, models, and user-interface prototypes;
Desire to learn and apply new skills and methodologies;
Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience.
And of course, you:
Have excellent time management and problem solving skills;
Are detail oriented, organized and thorough;
Have outstanding written and verbal communication skills - including a typo free resume!;
Are highly personable and are able to build strong relationships with clients and across department groups.
We'd Also Like, But Not Essential:
Consulting experience and/or experience in the media advertising, music or publishing industries a big plus;
Practical experience with Agile management tools such as Confluence and Jira;
