Senior Product Owner
Sep 29, 2024
Company: APG Emerging Tech (APGET)
At APGET, we connect skilled Senior Product Owners with leading companies that are transforming their industries through innovative products. Our clients range from fast-growing startups to established enterprises in SaaS, healthcare, fintech, and more. As a Senior Product Owner, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical teams, driving the product vision, prioritizing backlogs, and ensuring successful product delivery within Agile frameworks.
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Role Overview
As a Senior Product Owner, you will be responsible for leading product development within Agile teams, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical execution. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define product strategies, manage the product backlog, and deliver features that meet customer and business needs. This role requires a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both business and development teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the product development process, from ideation through launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
Prioritize and maintain the product backlog, working with stakeholders to define and refine user stories and requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, design, marketing, etc.) to ensure timely and successful product releases.
Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring that products deliver value and meet user expectations.
Conduct regular product demos, gather feedback, and make iterative improvements to the product roadmap.
Use data and analytics to inform product decisions, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and measure product success.
Implement Agile best practices and mentor junior team members in Agile product management.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a Product Owner, with at least 5+ years in a senior or leadership role.
Strong experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) and managing product backlogs.
Excellent ability to gather and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Hands-on experience working with development teams and delivering successful product releases.
Proficiency in product management tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar platforms.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams.
Experience working in SaaS, software development, or similar tech environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.