Product Owner II – IT

Product Owner II – IT

Requirements

• Proficiency with third-party databases, libraries, interfaces, and internet protocols.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate both marketing and IT needs/issues to diverse groups.
• Deep understanding of iterative/agile development processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Development, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of information technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate the strategic vision and direction for the product team, aligning with upper management and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive 3-year product roadmap, release plan, and backlog.
• Oversee product-specific project plans, negotiate feature requirements, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Lead the team in using agile methodologies, including Scrum, to enhance team effectiveness and productivity.
• Translate technical jargon into business benefits, training internal teams and key stakeholders on product features.
• Work collaboratively with Architecture, Security Liaison, and the Platform Director to manage the product platform.
• Ensure product quality and information security requirements are met, coordinating software releases and resolving product defects.
• Ability to participate and lead technical discussions within the product space, while also engaging with business partners to understand their needs.
• Experience working across architecture and infrastructure teams, driving outcomes required by business partners.
• Strong ability to facilitate and resolve disagreements over scope, design, and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile Product Owner certification or equivalent preferred.