Workinvirtual
This opportunity is with a client of WorkinVirtual, a company specializing in connecting talented professionals with remote work opportunities. While the specific client remains confidential at this stage, WorkinVirtual assures us that they are a reputable and innovative organization seeking a skilled Product Owner to join their team.
About the Role:
As a Product Owner, you will play a crucial role in defining and championing the vision for a specific product or product line. You will be the voice of the customer, ensuring that the product meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere in the USA.
Responsibilities:
- Product Strategy and Vision:
- Develop and maintain a clear and compelling product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Conduct market research, customer analysis, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and unmet needs.
- Define and prioritize product features and functionalities based on customer value, business goals, and technical feasibility.
- Communicate the product vision and roadmap to stakeholders across the organization.
- Product Backlog Management:
- Create and maintain a prioritized product backlog, ensuring it is constantly refined and updated.
- Write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate with the development team to estimate and plan sprints.
- Ensure the backlog aligns with the overall product strategy and vision.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Act as the primary liaison between the development team and stakeholders (e.g., business owners, marketing, sales, customer support).
- Gather and analyze feedback from stakeholders and customers.
- Effectively communicate product updates, progress, and any challenges to stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and foster a collaborative environment.
- Agile Development:
- Participate in all Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
- Guide and support the development team in understanding and delivering on the product backlog.
- Ensure that the development process adheres to Agile principles and best practices.
- Continuously seek ways to improve the Agile process and optimize team performance.
- Product Performance Monitoring:
- Track and analyze key product metrics (e.g., user engagement, customer satisfaction, revenue).
- Identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to optimize product performance.
- Report on product performance to stakeholders and provide insights to inform future development.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Proven experience as a Product Owner, ideally 3+ years, with a successful track record of delivering digital products.
- Agile Expertise: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and experience working in an Agile environment.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data to make informed decisions.
- Customer Focus: Passionate about understanding and meeting customer needs, with a strong customer-centric approach.
- Technical Proficiency: A good understanding of software development processes and technologies.
- Remote Work: Comfortable working in a remote environment and collaborating effectively with a distributed team.