JP1761 - Product Owner - Expert

Role Overview

The main function of a Product Owner is to maximize sales, revenue, market share, and profit margins by leading a team to deliver an end product. This role is responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle. The Product Owner will guide the delivery of a product through its lifecycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements to define the product vision.
• Work closely with other company departments to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Ensure that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.
• Manage the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, and execute a portion of the testing on projects.
• Develop and implement a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.
• Ensure product quality expectations are defined and known across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 8-10 years of experience is required.
• MBA or other related advanced degree is preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure (contributions can begin within approximately 30 days of starting).
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program.
• Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks to associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for Consultants to address benefits and resource questions.
• Certified Career Coach available.

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Onsite)