Product Owner

Job Title: Product ownerLocations: New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 days onsite and 2 days’ work from home)Type: Full-time Experience: 6+ Years

Summary

The main function of a product owner is to maximize the value of products created by the scrum development team. A typical product owner will streamline the lifecycle of the product through managing the product backlog.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze and breakdown market problems into prioritized, deliverable stories
• Manage multiple features at once and ensure work gets delivered in prioritized order.
• Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Work closely with development teams to deliver stories that add customer value at a regular cadence.
• Be involved with all phases of development (analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment).
• Ensure product quality expectations are defined and known across the team.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.