Sustaining Software Product Owner

ABOUT THIS POSITION

In this role, you will serve as the Agile Team Product Owner, ensuring the successful delivery of Product Increment scope. You will help define and prioritize requirements, evaluate software changes, and collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that align with business objectives

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Software Development:
• Plan, monitor, and manage product increment execution within budget, schedule, and scope 
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.
• Identify and address risks and issues.
• Progress updates and status reports.

Requirements Management:

• Gather, refine, and document technical and functional requirements.
• Translate requirements into actionable user stories with clear criteria.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog.

Software Change Assessment:

• Lead change assessment for impact on software and timelines.
• Collaborate with technical teams to recommend feasible solutions.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the development team.
• Provide regular updates on progress and risks.

Quality Assurance:

• Validate features against acceptance criteria and gather user feedback.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical project management or Product Ownership.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies. 
• Expertise in breaking down complex, ambiguous information into actionable plans.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, with experience in 8D/Root Cause Analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to foster open communication, build trust, and establish accountability within teams.
• The ideal candidate will:
• Embody a culture of open communication and active listening.
• Build trust and accountability within teams.
• Approach challenges boldly, embracing the unknown with a growth mindset.
• Demonstrate customer fluency by understanding and prioritizing customer needs.