Product Owner

The Product Owner represents business stakeholders to elicit, understand, analyze, document, refine and communicate business needs so that technical delivery teams can build effective solutions. This requires a detailed understanding of client needs, as well as business vision and strategy, to prioritize investment, business value and delivery. The ideal candidate must be able to work collaboratively as a fully contributing team member, under broad guidance from a Product Owner and well-formed development team and performs essential tasks to support the team including requirements gathering, data analysis, product testing, issue management, meeting facilitation, project management and documentation.

• Develop a functional understanding of our industry, clients and solutions we offer
• Operate independently as the dedicated Product Owner for a well-formed development team comprised of 4-5 developers and a shared UX resource
• Understand the business processes, story mapping, documenting detailed business requirements, developing functional designs, conducting gap analysis, etc. that bring the client and project team to a common understanding of the product and how it will satisfy the business need
• Build and maintain the product backlog
• Facilitate and participate in relevant Scrum ceremonies and rituals
• Elaborate user stories for implementation, working with the Product Manager to ensure alignment toward the business vision and strategy
• Work closely with the Product Manager to translate roadmaps into user stories that are part of a well-groomed backlog
• Operate in an agile team environment and ensure success of the project by taking ownership of deliverables and performing agile project management, testing, support and training
• Inspect, accept or reject completed work from the development sprint
• Plan, organize and facilitate User Acceptance Testing
• Provide production support issue triage and facilitate timely resolution, adhering to acceptable quality thresholds
• Drive identification, socialization and mitigation of risks that could compromise delivery
• Maintain open and constant communication amongst the team, management, and stakeholders regarding project status and sprint outcomes through the use of sprint reviews, release burndowns, and other vehicles as needed
• Promote a collaborative working relationship with the team and stakeholders
• Manage stakeholder expectations regarding project deliverables using release burndowns and other project management tools

• 3+ years of experience and successful track record as a Product Owner in an Agile environment
• Experience in finance or the institutional investment industry is preferred
• Experience in software development, business analysis, and system lifecycle development is preferred
• Strong analytical & business skills to extract implicit, unstated, and unrecognized requirements
• Keen understanding of backlog management practices and experience using various backlog management tools
• Effective meeting management skills to initiate, develop agenda, conduct, and communicate decisions so that all appropriate parties are kept up-to-date
• Strong attention to detail including precise and effective communications and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
• Basic understanding of web application development, SaaS concepts and associative architectures to be conversant with the development team
• Ability to "think out of the box" and develop creative solutions
• Energetic, shows passion and is invested in the project as well as our business as a whole
• Must demonstrate proactive service skills and effective stakeholder management
• Self-starter with innate desire to learn

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, location, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page