Technical Product Owner

Ideagen is hiring for the role of Technical Product Owner!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders, and internal teams to gather and document product requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of the desired outcomes. 
• Communication and Coordination: Facilitate effective communication between the development team, and stakeholders. Act as a liaison to clarify requirements, answer questions, and address concerns. 
• User Story Development: Assist in breaking down high-level requirements into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria, ensuring that the development team understands what needs to be built. 
• Sprint Review and Retrospective: Contribute to sprint review sessions to ensure that the product meets customer expectations. Participate in retrospectives to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned. 
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with development teams, UX/UI designers, QA analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth and efficient product development process. Foster effective communication and collaboration to drive successful outcomes. 
• Product Launch and Adoption: Coordinate and support product launches, including creating release plans. 
• Product Documentation: Assist in creating and maintaining product documentation, including user manuals, release notes, and feature descriptions, ensuring accuracy and completeness. 
• User Experience (UX): Advocate for a user-centered design approach. Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure the delivery of intuitive and delightful user experiences. 

Requirements:

• Proven experience (2+ years) as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably in an Agile software development environment
• Proven ability to identify and resolve problems effectively, displaying a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience with Agile tools, such as JIRA or Trello, and familiarity with Agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban
• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and processes is a plus
• Experience with data analytics and metrics tracking desirable
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), are highly desirable
• Deployment and development of SaaS software desirable
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Collaborative Nature: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment, building relationships and fostering collaboration
• Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality products that meet user expectations
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities and business needs
• Passion for Technology: Enthusiasm for emerging technologies, software development processes, and the ability to stay updated with the latest industry trends
• Self-motivated: A proactive individual who takes ownership of tasks and demonstrates the drive to learn, grow, and take on additional responsibilities