AN/TPY-2 Regression Testing Product Owner

AN/TPY-2 Regression Testing Product Owner

Requirements

• Typically requires Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience leading a technical effort
• Execution of technical, cost and schedule performance
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders to define the product vision and ensure that the team understands it. Communicate the vision and goals to the team and ensure alignment with program objectives
• Create, prioritize, and maintain a reasonable and partnered backlog, ensuring it is clear, detailed, and aligned with the program vision. Ensure that the backlog is understood by the program. Collaborate with the Scrum Master to clarify and refine backlog items
• Balance the needs of stakeholders, customers, and the program. Prioritize items based on value, risk, dependencies, and stakeholder requirements.
• Clearly define acceptance criteria for necessary backlog items and ensure that the acceptance criteria are met before approving work as complete
• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the program. Gather and incorporate feedback from stakeholders throughout the process.
• Collaborate with the Scrum Master and regression team during sprint planning to clarify and refine backlog items. Responsible for Sprint Planning to ensure that the team understands the priorities and objectives for the upcoming Sprint. During the Sprint, work with the team to refine the Sprint backlog and associated delivery forecast as needed. Participate in sprint reviews to provide feedback and ensure that the product meets expectations.
• Work with the Chief Product Owner, Chief Release Train Engineer, Scaled Product Owner (SPO), Release Train Engineer (RTE), and other Product Owners to align on program increment goals. Participate in Program Increment (PI) planning to align team goals with the overall program objectives. Highlight team dependencies, deliveries, risks, and assumptions.
• Encourage and facilitate continuous improvement within the team. Participate in retrospectives and use feedback to improve processes and product quality.
• Encourage and support the team in self-organizing and taking ownership of tasks. Monitor the team’s progress and intervene to assign work as needed to ensure that tasks are correctly allocated and deadlines are met. Provide guidance and support to help the team improve their self-organization skills over time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience executing Software, Systems, and/or Systems Integration and Test activities with agile methodologies (including SAFe and/or Scrum at Scale)
• Proven experience with regression testing
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to interface with customers and lead technical solutions to complex user requirements
• Prior experience with the AN/TPY-2 System and/or Missile Defense programs
• Experience supporting hiring activities, including interviews and staffing planning
• Proven experience with current Missile defense programs with specific experience in large, complex systems
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements
• Knowledge of and ability to work within the Agile Scrum development practice
• Experience executing Software, Systems, and/or Systems Integration and Test activities with agile methodologies (including SAFe and/or Scrum at Scale)
• Prior experience with Agile scheduling and planning
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and metrics
• PhD/Master Degree of Engineering, or relevant discipline (Math, Physics or Business)