What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner position at Photon?

Product Owner & Cost Manager - Data Solutions

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the dual role of Product Owner & Cost Manager for our data solutions. This role requires a unique blend of strong Agile methodology expertise, data proficiency, and excellent communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution.

Responsibilities:

Product Owner:

Agile Leadership: Champion Agile principles and methodologies within the data team, leading sprint ceremonies (planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives), and driving continuous improvement.
Product Vision & Roadmap: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into a clear product vision and roadmap for our data solutions.
User Story Creation & Prioritization: Elicit, define, and prioritize user stories, ensuring clear acceptance criteria and aligning them with the overall product vision.
Sprint Execution & Management: Facilitate the execution of sprints, ensuring the team has a clear understanding of priorities and deadlines.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the business and the data team, providing regular summaries and readouts on project progress and key decisions.
Data-Driven Insights: Leverage data experience to provide insights and recommendations to inform product decisions and improvements.

Cost Manager:

Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets for data projects, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and tracking spending against planned costs.
Cost Analysis & Optimization: Conduct cost analysis for data projects, identify cost optimization opportunities, and recommend strategies for resource allocation and budget management.
Financial Reporting: Provide clear and concise financial reports to stakeholders, highlighting project costs, ROI, and potential cost savings.
Data Governance & Compliance: Ensure that data projects adhere to company data governance policies and compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

Product Ownership:

Proven experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead sprint ceremonies, facilitate effective communication, and drive product development.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and principles.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Data Proficiency:

Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, including data modeling, ELT processes, and data quality.
Experience in SQL for data manipulation and reporting.
Familiarity with data integration tools (e.g., ODI, Informatica, Databricks) is a plus.
Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus.

Bonus Points: