Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
2-6+ years of experience as a software development business analyst or product owner, depending on level
1-2 years of experience with ecommerce environments including at least 1 year of B2B experience for Senior roles
Proficiency in project management tools, software development lifecycle, and problem-solving methods
Strong documentation skills including creating mockups and process diagrams
Product Owner certification preferred or recommended depending on level
Proven experience working in cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with diverse teams to direct systems design and development
Learn and understand stakeholder strategies and business processes
Document business requirements and ensure adherence to change control procedures
Engage with users to advocate for their needs effectively
Maintain clear and open communication with stakeholders and development teams
Oversee development team backlog and ensure prioritization of tasks
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities for continuous professional growth and development
Exposure to ecommerce and innovative technology solutions
Contributions to impactful projects within the organization
Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Job Description
ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collaborate with developers, product managers, project managers, quality assurance, business teams and technical support to provide a mix of business and technical direction on systems, design, development, testing and deployment.
Learn stakeholder strategy, tactical approaches, priorities, requirements, and business process.
Document business requirements and user stories, oversee and coordinate the development of technical specifications, and help enforce change control procedures.
Must take initiative to spend time with all levels of users (formal meetings, informal meetings, observing work, etc.)
Develop a strong Mouser business acumen and use it with each assignment
Understand basic agile software development methodology processes
Document basic business needs, user requirements and/or user stories
Participate in functional design process
Oversee development team backlog
Establish open and timely communications with interested parties, stakeholders, and teams.
Develop and maintain all project documentation for all assigned projects.
Must be seen as an advocate for the customers/users
Represents the company and Internet Business in a professional manner
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external contacts.
Team player.
Expected to utilize organizational skills to document, categorize, prioritize, provide easy access to information, ask questions, follow up, and maintain communications.
Detailed and thorough in work habits with multi-tasking ability.
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Skill evaluation: Behavioral (80%)
General understanding of project management tools, software development lifecycle, and problem solving.
Ability to work on an agile software development team.
Produce documentation including mockups, flowcharts, and other process diagrams.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong ability to work in teams with a collaborative interpersonal style.
Demonstrates a positive attitude toward self and others.
Ability to set and track goals.
PC experience in a Microsoft Windows environment, proficient with internet e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point, Project, Outlook, and other software.
Able to use, read, analyze, and interpret spreadsheets and printed reports.
Exhibits strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, organizational and teaching skills.
Interacts effectively with individuals and groups inside and outside the organization.
Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Including the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
Product Owner I
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a technical or equivalent discipline or experience that demonstrates equivalent expertise
Familiarity with ecommerce environments preferred
Product Owner II
Maintain and continuously build on an established strong Mouser and Ecommerce business acumen
Serve as a subject matter expert within established Internet Business value area
Demonstrated success in guiding an agile software development team
Eliciting and documenting business needs, user requirements and/or user stories, and supporting artifacts
Contribute to functional design of customer-facing solutions
Proficiency in maintaining a well-groomed team backlog
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a technical or equivalent discipline
2+ years of experience as a software development business analyst, product owner, or equivalent position required.
Requires 1 year of experience with ecommerce environments.
For internal candidates, experience can be a combination of internal and external experience.
Experience with project management tools and methodologies, software development lifecycle and problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to work on an agile software development team.
Proficiency in producing documentation including mockups, flowcharts, and other process diagrams.
Familiarity in working in and with cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with setting and tracking goals.
Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Including the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
Product Owner certification preferred.
Product Owner III
Established subject matter expert covering broad value areas within the Mouser enterprise
Demonstrated extensive Mouser business acumen
Experienced leadership skills in driving the agile software development team to successful delivery of projects and initiatives
Primary and trusted conduit for internal customers to work with in order to define their business needs, and document requisite requirements, user stories, and supporting artifacts
Lead peers in learning and building Mouser business acumen, Internet Business processes, and product owner skills
Drive continuous improvements to further skills and product ownership practices
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a technical or equivalent discipline
4+ years of experience as a software development business analyst, product owner, or equivalent position required
Requires 1 year of experience with ecommerce environments
For internal candidates, experience can be a combination of internal and external experience.
Proven experience with project management tools and methodologies, software development lifecycle and problem solving.
Proficient in managing multiple projects and priorities.
Experienced in working in and with cross-functional teams.
Interacts effectively with individuals and groups inside and outside the organization.
Product Owner certification recommended.
Senior Product Owner
Sought out by others as subject matter expert covering broad value areas within the Mouser enterprise
Expert leadership skills in driving the agile software development team to successful delivery of projects and initiatives
Contributing partner to the product roadmap, suggesting strategic goals and initiatives for assigned domain through industry knowledge of leading practices.
Recognized as a change agent by all levels of the organization, supporting continuous improvements to further skills and product ownership practices, including individual development, as well as other team members.
Team subject matter expert.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a technical or equivalent discipline
Requires 6+ years' experience as a software development business analyst, product owner, or equivalent position
Requires 2+ years with ecommerce environments (min 1 year of B2B experience required)
Internal candidates:
Experience can be a combination of internal and external experience.
Minimum Highly Effective performance in current role.
Expert with project management tools and methodologies, software development lifecycle and problem solving.
Expert ability to produce documentation including mockups, flowcharts, and other process diagrams.
Expert in managing multiple projects and priorities.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Demonstrates and encourages others to have a positive attitude toward self and others
Consistently sets and track goals proactively.
Expert ability to tailor verbal and non-verbal communication skills to intended audience, including people at all levels.
