We are seeking an experienced and motivated Product Owner with expertise in applying Scrum methodology to lead our custom website software development projects. As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for defining and prioritizing project requirements, managing the product backlog, and collaborating closely with stakeholders and development teams. This role requires strong communication, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of software development principles.
Responsibilities:
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Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary point of contact between stakeholders, development teams, and other project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the development process.
- Define and prioritize project requirements and user stories, based on business goals, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of project scope and objectives.
- Create and manage the product backlog, breaking down features and functionalities into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
- Continuously prioritize and refine the backlog based on business value, technical considerations, and feedback from stakeholders and development teams.
- Facilitate sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring that the development team has a clear understanding of the user stories and sprint goals.
- Work closely with the development team to provide guidance and clarification on requirements, ensuring that the delivered product meets the defined acceptance criteria and quality standards.
- Actively participate in daily stand-up meetings, providing updates on project progress, addressing any impediments, and ensuring timely resolution.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers and developers to ensure that the product is aligned with the desired user experience and meets the defined design standards.
- Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather feedback from stakeholders, iterating and refining the product based on user feedback and market trends.
- Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, providing recommendations for improvements and innovation.
- Monitor project timelines, budget, and resource allocation, identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
- Act as an advocate for the product, effectively communicating its value proposition and benefits to stakeholders and customers.
- Ensure adherence to Scrum principles, promote continuous improvement, and identify opportunities to optimize the development process.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) with 3 years of experience.
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably in custom website software development projects.
- Strong understanding and practical application of Scrum methodology and agile development principles.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in gathering and analyzing requirements, creating user stories, and managing the product backlog.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and balance competing priorities based on business value and customer needs.
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and quality assurance professionals.
- Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and web development technologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
- Experience with project management tools and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
- Knowledge of web development technologies, frameworks, and best practices is a plus.
- Scrum certification (CSPO, CSM) or related certifications are a plus.
To Apply submit resume to [email protected]