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Product Owner

@ Park Place Technologies
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Highland Heights, Ohio, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:defining backlog, writing stories, planning sprints
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's or equivalent experience; 3+ years as product owner/BA/PM in agile; strong knowledge of Scrum/Kanban; proficiency with Jira, Trello, or Asana; excellent communication and decision-making skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Jira, Trello, Asana
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Software Product Owner Job Description

A software product owner is a key member of the agile development team who collaborates with stakeholders, developers, and testers to deliver value to the customers.

 

Role

  • The software product owner is responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, which is a list of features, user stories, and tasks that the development team will work on.
  • The software product owner is also responsible for creating and communicating the product vision, roadmap, and release plan, which align with the business goals and customer needs.
  • The software product owner is the main point of contact for the development team and the stakeholders and acts as the voice of the customer.
  • The software product owner works closely with the development team to provide feedback, clarify requirements, and accept or reject the work results.
  • The software product owner also works with the stakeholders to manage their expectations, resolve conflicts, and negotiate scope changes.

 

Responsibilities

  • Define and refine the product backlog, ensuring that it is clear, concise, and prioritized.
  • Write and review user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases.
  • Collaborate with the development team and the stakeholders to plan and execute the sprint and release cycles.
  • Participate in the agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-up, sprint review, and sprint retrospective.
  • Validate and accept the work results delivered by the development team.
  • Monitor and evaluate the product performance, quality, and customer feedback.
  • Identify and communicate the product risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Continuously research and analyze the market trends, customer needs, and competitor products.
  • Keep abreast of the latest technologies and best practices in the software industry.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related field, or other relevant experience in software development.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a software product owner, business analyst, or project manager in an agile environment, or other experience in an agile software methodology.
  • Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP.
  • Proficient in using agile tools, such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Customer-oriented, creative, and innovative mindset.
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification is a plus.