Product Owner - Information Technology

United Airlines • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Product Owner - IT holds a central position in each of the product/application development cycle with an in depth working knowledge of Airlines operations. A key strategist in developing functionality, based on full understanding of specific business functions, considering all of the associated business & technical dependencies involved.
Excellent communicator with outstanding analytical skills to collaborate with business users, technology teams and leadership in an Agile environment.
Drives agile development & testing teams by creating detailed requirements in the form of user stories from inception to delivery. Builds vision and create roadmaps, based on business priorities, track and manage progress of the product deliverables. High-level knowledge of the system design architecture to facilitate discussions needed for systematic updates to technical components, that deliver key functionalities to the user. Has a deep knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and processes.
· Translates high level business requirements into detailed requirements (user stories) to be consumed by development pods in each sprint, while ensuring stories and features are added iteratively to the product to add overall value
· Manages a story backlog to ensure readiness of user stories for the upcoming sprint and Creates acceptance criteria that is clear, concise and actionable
· Contributes to overall definition of strategy and scope, including working with business stakeholders to understand ‘why’ we are working on something before development begins.
· Works with Product Owners to ensure that business requirements are translated into accurate, actionable user stories
· Works with User Experience (UX) analysts to ensure prototypes convey story intent
· Works with Dev and QA to understand the boundaries of any given story
· Identifies opportunities for improvement across product, process and team
· Analyzes data to ensure features are aligned with product goals/objectives and delivering the most business value
· Provide project support during release and implementation periods

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant filed is required
• 4+ years digital experience required
• 2-3 Agile/Scrum experience preferred
• 2-3 years in business analyst role preferred
• Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of: o SDLC processes, inputs/outputs o Agile & Scrum practices o Business/System requirements
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong project organizations skill, including prioritization, planning and organization required
• Able to Work with distributed teams (on shore and off) required
• Ability to understand, communicate and engage effectively with multiple stakeholders and interactions
• Strong problem-solving, listening, written and verbal communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

• Certifications are plus
• Prior Experience in Airport Operations and an understanding of how United Operations work

Responsibilities

• Translates high level business requirements into detailed requirements (user stories) to be consumed by development pods in each sprint, while ensuring stories and features are added iteratively to the product to add overall value
• Manages a story backlog to ensure readiness of user stories for the upcoming sprint and Creates acceptance criteria that is clear, concise and actionable
• Contributes to overall definition of strategy and scope, including working with business stakeholders to understand ‘why’ we are working on something before development begins.
• Works with Product Owners to ensure that business requirements are translated into accurate, actionable user stories
• Works with User Experience (UX) analysts to ensure prototypes convey story intent
• Works with Dev and QA to understand the boundaries of any given story
• Identifies opportunities for improvement across product, process and team
• Analyzes data to ensure features are aligned with product goals/objectives and delivering the most business value
• Provide project support during release and implementation periods

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accident & disability
• parental leave
• employee assistance program
• commuter
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• flight privileges

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level