Product Owner II - Contractor

Position Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite) - preference (in order) is Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Birmingham, AL; or Phoenix, AZ

Summary:

The main function 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.

Must Have Skills / Experience:

• Product Owner experience
• AGILE experience
• Identity Management
• Identity theft experience
• Knowledge and maintenance of authentication systems and platforms/infrastructure
• Proficient in Confluence and Jira tolls

Flex Skills:

• Business Case Development
• Ability to define business value
• Experience establishing objectives and key results
• Familiar and comfortable and working a SAFe construct

Soft Skills Needed to Succeed:

• Good prioritization
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate effectively with multiple levels of stakeholders
• Ability to work with a team
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or equivalent work experience. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.

• 3-6 years experience required.