Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

Drives value to the business by building, managing and maintaining Product Backlog(s) in collaboration with IT teams, based on magnitude, scope and complexity. Represents the business to the team and defines business value for them. Defines the details of what is being done and the overall scope of the project that builds the product offering. Ensures that acceptance criteria is well-defined. Plays a key role in shaping the direction of the product.in feature creation, user story writing and collaboratively innovating through Joint Application Development (JAD) and other brainstorming sessions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead the efforts of defining the Product Backlogs by working closely with the team of Business Analysts, Architects, Technologists, SMEs, and business owners. Defines the Product Roadmap and uses it along with the Product Vision to develop epics and features and works with Business Analysts to create user stories that accurately reflect the desired product capabilities. Builds a Product Backlog and reviews it with business owners to determine business value and to assign priority. Determines the acceptance criteria and has the authority to accept or reject development team deliverables. Is accountable for the success of the product or component under their purview.
• Guides Business Analysts on how to break down the Minimal Viable Product (MVP) into the user stories and shares expertise in writing effective user stories. Provides inputs to the Scrum Master on improvement opportunities with grooming sessions. Engages with clients, internal and external business partners and key stakeholders, and/or customers on as-needed basis to educate and provide relevant information about the product.
• Support culture change to improve delivery agility. Provide coaching to team members who are new to Scrum and Agile practices. Supports team building and team development by utilizing the abilities and skills of individuals and fostering a feedback culture. Mentors Product Owners to ensure their success.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Product Management, Engineering, Information Technology or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 7 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Licenses/Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Scrum Product Owner

Experience:

• 7 years IT and business analysis, business development, solutions development, systems analysis, technical design/development, implementation OR
• 4 years product owner experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• SAFe 6.0, scrum, agile methodology, Jira.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite ability, DevOps.
• Knowledge of project planning and life cycle development.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Salary Range: $94,752 - $188,188

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Create & Maintain Member

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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