ABOUT US:
Hiring:
Senior
Product Owner
. Our client, a privately-owned company that has been in business since 2009 is currently ranked in the top 5 in our industry and has won several awards!
Position is in office however can be flexible 2 - 3 days remote
$115k - $135k base + ~ 10% bonus paid quarterly + strong benefits
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
Sr.
Product Owner
is responsible for driving IDIQ product delivery. They work closely with product and enterprise leaders to transform the strategic roadmap into a well-defined and prioritized backlog. In addition to the daily management of the development team, they will work with cross-functional stakeholders on all aspects of product delivery ensuring an amazing user experience in every interaction.
Lead discovery and framing exercises to translate high-level objectives into deliverable outcomes
Collaborate with the product leadership team to influence strategic direction
Maintain a prioritized product backlog for all assigned projects based on business value
Lead discovery for assigned objectives and gain stakeholder buy-in prior to beginning project execution
Define and measure KPI’s across several experience and financial categories
Assist product leadership and other stakeholders in defining and executing feature launch and go-to-market plans
Execute feature demonstrations for stakeholders prior to final delivery and acceptance
Ensure stakeholders are aware of and prepared to use and support features delivered by you and your team
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time
Collaborate with engineering resources based both locally and offshore, participate in meetings that align with offshore hours (8-10pm or 6-8 am) as needed to ensure delivery of assigned objectives
Work Samples Requested (if possible):
Process maps
Test plans
Story Maps
UX Mockups
User Stories
Lead discovery and framing exercises to translate high-level objectives into deliverable outcomes
Collaborate with the product leadership team to influence strategic direction
Work Samples Requested (if possible):
Process maps
Test plans
Story Maps
UX Mockups
User Stories
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:
5-10 years of experience managing projects in an Agile environment
A strong passion for great user experience and meeting user needs
Strong analytical skills to make fact-based decisions and to document the evidence that led to those decisions
Strong time management skills and project management skills
Ability to prioritize and manage different projects and priorities simultaneously
Ability to function and lead in a team environment
Experience in product ownership, project management in consumer facing web applications
Experience with process mapping and design
Experience using various methods to guide discovery of a given problem (interview guides, affinity diagrams, journey maps, etc..)
Experience leading discovery and framing exercises
Experience leading go-to-market efforts
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:
Ownership & Drive— ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong follow-through and a focus on owning the outcome
Influential and Persuasive - seen as a trusted advisor
Solid understanding of users, the marketplace, competition and of future trends for the consumer credit, finance or identity theft
Proven ability to clearly define a set of requirements that pinpoint business challenges and identify technical and business changes required to address them.
Unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and driving results for yourself and your team members and stakeholders
Experience or familiarity with the topics of information security and data privacy
Certifications from at least one of the following:
Scrum Alliance (CSPO/A-CSPO/PSPO)
Scaled Agile (Certified SAFe Product Owner/Manager)
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
Strong benefits including medical, dental, and vision (for employees and dependents). Benefits include 100% Company Contribution for Health Insurance, Life Insurance with AD&D and Employee Assistance Plan, 50% Contribution for Dental, Vision, Long Term & Short Term Disability for employees, and a 401k program with employer match. We work in a casual dress attire environment. Enjoy friendly competition with ping-pong tournaments, pool games, and more.
