Position Overview
The Product Owner is accountable for the success of a designated software application, overseeing its lifecycle from development to optimization. They work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize features, and ensure the application supports organizational goals while meeting user needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Vision and Strategy:
- Define and communicate the long-term vision and roadmap for the application.
- Ensure the application aligns with business goals and customer needs.
- Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, development teams, and users.
- Gather and prioritize application requirements through regular engagement with stakeholders.
- Translate business needs into technical specifications for the development team.
- Backlog Management:
- Own and maintain the application’s product backlog, ensuring it is prioritized and up-to-date.
- Define and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and deliverables.
- Balance competing priorities to maximize value delivery.
- Feature Development and Delivery:
- Work with development teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of features.
- Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Ensure features meet user needs and align with the product vision.
- Application Performance and Usability:
- Monitor application performance metrics and user feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Drive initiatives to enhance functionality, usability, and reliability.
- Oversee the resolution of bugs and technical issues.
- User Experience and Training:
- Collaborate with UX/UI teams to ensure the application provides an intuitive user experience.
- Support training initiatives to drive application adoption and effective use.
- Compliance and Security:
- Ensure the application adheres to regulatory requirements and internal security policies.
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to address vulnerabilities and risks.
- Reporting and Analytics:
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on application progress, performance, and value delivery.
- Analyze usage data and trends to inform decision-making and prioritize enhancements.
Key Skills and QualificationsProduct Management Expertise:Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and agile methodologies.Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands effectively.Technical Knowledge:Familiarity with the application’s architecture, functionality, and technology stack.Understanding of integration points with other systems and platforms.Analytical Skills:Proficiency in analyzing data and metrics to assess application performance.Ability to make data-driven decisions and recommendations.Communication and Collaboration:Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders and teams.Strong written and verbal communication for creating clear documentation and presentations.Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:Ability to identify and resolve application-related issues effectively.Strategic thinking to align features with business priorities and user needs.Educational and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.3+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, or a similar role.Certifications (preferred): Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, or PMP.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Feature delivery: Timeliness and quality of new features or enhancements.User satisfaction: Feedback scores and adoption rates.Application performance: Metrics such as uptime, response time, and reliability.Business impact: Measured by ROI, cost savings, or process improvements driven by the application.Backlog health: Number of refined and prioritized items ready for development.DevExpress Licenses Key