Product Owner

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and Agile teams to communicate product vision and requirements.
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, creating user stories and acceptance criteria to guide development efforts.
• Engage with stakeholders and users to gather insights and translate their needs into actionable product requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the development team to provide real-time feedback and address prioritization needs.
• Facilitate stakeholder discovery sessions and story mapping exercises to enhance product development.
• Employ product management practices, including customer research and market analysis, to inform product strategy.

Skills

• Proven experience in Agile environments with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate product vision effectively.
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills, with a focus on collaboration and team empowerment.
• Proficiency in product management tools and techniques.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant industry certifications such as CSPO, PSPO, or SAFe.
• Experience in customer research and data analytics to drive product decisions.
• Adeptness in developing and evolving product backlogs to align with business goals.

Benefits

At Horizontal, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.