Product Owner

We are looking for a dedicated product director to be the point person in our scrum team. The product owner will be responsible for defining the product vision and managing the product development process. Other responsibilities include supporting the scrum team, managing backlog items, and optimizing the value of the product(s). You should also be able to lead the product development team toward achieving the vision and mission of the organization.

As a product owner, you should have the ability to plan and manage the development project from start to finish, and ensure that the product(s) meet the customer's needs. Ultimately, a top-notch product owner will be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Product owner Responsibilities:
• Strategizing and presenting ideas to stakeholders.
• Defining product features according to customer needs.
• Leading the development process.
• Acting as the main point of contact between teams and stakeholders.
• Managing and prioritizing product backlog items.
• Assisting the scrum/product development team to meet the objectives of each sprint.
• Adjusting and improving each iteration of the product before release.
• Identifying areas of improvement.
• Keeping customers and stakeholders informed of the status of the product.

Product Owner Requirements:
• BA in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• Previous working experience as a product owner.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Qualified candidates will provide a newly written paragraph describing their background and experience as pertains to the above-described role (i.e. Why you a good fit for this position.) and will include the phrase "Well-qualified Product Director" at the top of their response in order to be considered. There will be a screening call and rounds of interviews for this role with employees at various company positions. Please provide the soonest day/time at which you can be available for an initial screening call.

We look forward to receiving responses from qualified candidates and wish you luck in your job search.