Product Owner

About the position

We are looking for a Product Owner to join our Strategic Transformation Team. In this role, you will coordinate and monitor the Scrum process from initiation through delivery. You will serve as a liaison between the development team, management, and organizational user groups to ensure that all project targets and requirements are met. You will partner closely with vendor SMEs to align on goals and deliverables, ensuring that team members clearly understand project objectives. Additionally, you will maintain the product backlog and release plan while removing impediments that may obstruct sprint goals. The role fosters a flexible, collaborative, and fast-paced team environment that adapts quickly to change.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the Scrum process from initiation through delivery.
• Serve as a liaison between the development team, management, and organizational user groups.
• Partner closely with vendor SMEs to align on goals and deliverables.
• Ensure that team members clearly understand project objectives.
• Maintain the product backlog and release plan.
• Remove impediments that may obstruct sprint goals.
• Foster a flexible, collaborative, and fast-paced team environment.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within a Scrum/Agile environment.
• Strong experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and serving as a liaison between business users and technical teams.
• Familiarity with Wave, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Power BI preferred.
• Proven ability to manage product backlogs, define sprint goals, and facilitate Agile ceremonies.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities.