The Product Owner is a key role within our agile development teams, serving as the essential liaison between the teams and stakeholders to ensure our software products deliver substantial value to our customers. Reporting to our SVP, Product Management, this position requires a deep understanding of customer needs, product direction, and overarching business objectives. The ideal candidate will prioritize the product backlog, define user stories, and collaborate closely with development teams to ensure the timely delivery of product features. With a strong background in software development methodologies, exceptional communication skills, and the capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, the Product Owner is pivotal in driving the success of our agile development process.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure flexible and timely delivery of products by applying agile methodologies
Align stakeholder expectations with project goals and progress to maintain consistency
Negotiate and communicate project priorities effectively, ensuring they are well-aligned with the organization's strategic objectives
Manage the product backlog with precision, ensuring that all items are clearly defined and ready for efficient development
Foster a collaborative team environment that enhances productivity and cross-functional synergy among developers, designers, and QA testers
Competencies
Ruthless prioritization: Focuses on identifying critical success factors, making strategic choices about what to prioritize and what to neglect based on impact potential
Ability to influence: Capability to guide and influence stakeholders and team members to achieve company goals
Disciplined execution: Detail-oriented and organized, this leader prioritizes effectively, excels at time management, and anticipates well in decision making
Project management: Manages projects efficiently, ensuring completion on time and within budget constraints.
SDLC: Manages the software development life cycle to optimize product development and maintenance.
Scoping and incremental development: Cleary scopes projects and delivers them incrementally to ensure adaptability and effectiveness.
Bachelor's degree Or equivalent experience
2+ years in Product Management Role
Location: Tampa, FL
In office requirement: 3 days a week
While we offer flexibility, this role includes an expectation of being onsite three days a week in our Tampa office to support team alignment and cross-functional collaboration.