Product Owner
Summary
Product Owner at i3 Verticals who defines the vision, roadmap, and backlog for software development projects, acting as the liaison between stakeholders, customers, and the dev team through Agile planning and sprints. Requires 4 years of related/software support experience with strong troubleshooting and communication skills; role is remote with 15-20% travel.
JOB TITLE: Product Owner
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
JOB LOCATION: Remote
TRAVEL: 15-20%
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Define goals and create a vision for development projects.
- Act as a primary liaison by communicating with stakeholders, including customers, business managers, and the development team to make sure the goals are clear and the vision is aligned with business objectives.
- Manage backlog items and prioritize them based on the overall strategy and business objectives.
- Map out project dependencies with the project coordinator to inform the necessary sequence of development.
- Prioritize projects and the needs of the stakeholders on the basis of scope, budget and time.
- Understand and anticipate the client’s needs to more effectively manage the development process.
- Oversee the development of the product once vision, strategy, and product priorities are set through all phases including planning, refinement, review and sprint.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):
- Four (4) years related or software support experience
- Associate’s Degree or higher or 4+ years of experience in software support
- Must have strong troubleshooting skills
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, manage workload, take accountability and deliver results to meet competing priorities
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and initiative with a positive attitude
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related
- 2+ years of management experience
- 2+ years of project management experience