Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the organization's business objectives and customer needs
Elicit, document, and prioritize product requirements by collaborating with stakeholders, customers, and development teams
Translate business needs into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria
Maintain, prioritize, and routinely refine the product backlog to reflect the most valuable and feasible features and enhancements
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure shared understanding of product goals and requirements
Plan and coordinate product releases by defining scope, objectives, and timelines
Monitor development progress, track key performance indicators, and report product status to stakeholders
Collaborate with QA teams to define test cases and acceptance criteria to ensure a high-quality, defect-free product
Advocate for a user-centric approach to product design and usability; collaborate with UX/UI to create intuitive user interfaces
Identify opportunities for process improvements and actively participate in retrospectives to address challenges and implement changes.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, required
Minimum 4 years of experience as a Product Owner, or similar role, in software development; demonstrating successful delivery of complex software products
Scrum Product Owner Certification preferred
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, with experience in Scrum or Kanban
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Analytical mindset and the ability to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications
Experience with software development tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems such as GitHub
Strategic thinking and the ability to align product development with business objectives
Familiarity with software development processes, including design, development, testing, and deployment
Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive attitude towards challenges
Leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to travel up to 25% with occasional overnight stays.