Saleforce Product Owner

About the role

IMEG is hiring a Salesforce Product Owner in Rock Island, IL, to drive the development and enhancement of our software products. The role involves guiding the product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality software solutions aligned with company goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the organization's business objectives and customer needs
• Elicit, document, and prioritize product requirements by collaborating with stakeholders, customers, and development teams
• Translate business needs into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria
• Maintain, prioritize, and routinely refine the product backlog to reflect the most valuable and feasible features and enhancements
• Partner with cross-functional teams (developers, designers, quality assurance, and stakeholders) to ensure shared understanding of product goals and requirements
• Plan and coordinate product releases by defining scope, objectives, and timelines
• Monitor development progress, track key performance indicators, and report product status to stakeholders
• Collaborate with QA teams to define test cases and acceptance criteria to ensure a high-quality, defect-free product
• Advocate for a user-centric approach to product design and usability; collaborate with UX/UI to create intuitive user interfaces
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and actively participate in retrospectives to address challenges and implement changes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, required
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Product Owner, or similar role, in software development; demonstrating successful delivery of complex software products
• Scrum Product Owner Certification preferred
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, with experience in Scrum or Kanban
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams
• Analytical mindset and the ability to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications
• Experience with software development tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems such as GitHub
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align product development with business objectives
• Familiarity with software development processes, including design, development, testing, and deployment
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive attitude towards challenges
• Leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 25% with occasional overnight stays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, required
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Product Owner, or similar role, in software development; demonstrating successful delivery of complex software products
• Scrum Product Owner Certification preferred
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, with experience in Scrum or Kanban
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams
• Analytical mindset and the ability to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications
• Experience with software development tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems such as GitHub
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align product development with business objectives
• Familiarity with software development processes, including design, development, testing, and deployment
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive attitude towards challenges
• Leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 25% with occasional overnight stays

Skills

• Scrum Product Owner Certification
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, with experience in Scrum or Kanban
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams
• Analytical mindset and the ability to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications
• Experience with software development tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems such as GitHub
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align product development with business objectives
• Familiarity with software development processes, including design, development, testing, and deployment
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive attitude towards challenges
• Leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Roth 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)

Pay

Salary Range: $95,000.00-$115,000.00 Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Schedule

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.