IT Product Owner I

Job Details

As an IT Product Owner I, you'll be collaborating closely with experienced product owners and cross-functional teams to gain hands-on experience in understanding the voice of the customer and product management methodologies. You'll collaborate to translate requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria. You'll participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups, guiding the team in delivering high-quality, customer-centric solutions on time and within budget. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll gather feedback, measure product performance, and iterate on features to enhance the user experience and drive business outcomes. With guidance and mentorship from seasoned professionals, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in product management, agile methodology, and stakeholder communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering

Learn and observe how to work closely with stakeholders, including customers, sales, marketing, and engineering teams, to gather and prioritize product requirements.

Product Planning

Assist in creating and maintaining the product roadmap, defining features, and release timelines based on business objectives and user needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, marketing, and sales, to ensure alignment and execution of product initiatives.

Feature Prioritization

Understand how to prioritize features and enhancements based on their impact on user experience, business value, and technical feasibility.

Project Coordination

Observe and learn to coordinate project activities, tasks, and timelines, ensuring that milestones are met and deliverables are completed on time and within scope.

Documentation

Create and maintain product documentation, including user stories, feature specifications, and release notes, to communicate requirements and updates to stakeholders.

Testing and Validation

Learn and observe how user acceptance testing (UAT) and validation of product features work to ensure they meet quality standards and user expectations.

Performance Monitoring

Understanding and assisting in defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure product performance and success.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously seek opportunities for improvement, gathering feedback from users and stakeholders to iterate on product features and enhance the overall user experience.

Learning and Development

Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in product management, seeking out learning opportunities to grow and develop in the role.

Customer Support

Provide support to customer-facing teams, including responding to customer inquiries, addressing product-related issues, and assisting with customer training and onboarding.

Team Collaboration

Collaborate with product management peers and other team members, sharing knowledge, insights, and best practices to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

• Perform other assigned job-related duties that align with our organization's vision, mission, and values and fall within your scope of practice.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information systems preferred)

Preferred Certification(s)

Any relevant IT Certification.

Experience

Less than one year of relevant or practical experience.

Special Skills

Communication

Effective communication, able to present to team and management.

Learning

Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies and adapt to change.

Methodology

Foundational knowledge of Agile Product and Waterfall methodology.

Decision-Making

Value-based decision-making.

Problem-solving

Analytical skills for diagnosing and solving issues.

Organization

Managing time, prioritizing tasks, and handling responsibilities.

** Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future **

** Not eligible for relocation assistance **

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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