Product Owner - Mobile Apps

Overview

On Site
$105,000 - $125,000 annually
Full Time

Skills

User-centered design
Mobile applications
Product development
Team leadership
User stories
Product management
Business process
Requirements analysis
As-is process
Agile
Decision-making
Recruiting
IMPACT
Collaboration
Sprint
Innovation
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
JIRA
Management
Documentation
Scrum
iOS development
Android
Usability

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client, a growing and established nationwide technology company is seeking a Product Owner with Mobile Apps experience. We are working directly with the Hiring Manager on this exclusive search assignment. As the Mobile App Product Owner, you will act as the driving force behind our product development in a fast paced and collaborative environment. This high-impact role in which you will deliver high-quality products that meet business objectives and address customer needs. This is a hybrid remote position in the Phoenix, AZ area. Chosen candidate must reside in the Phoenix metro area.

Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with product managers, development teams, and other cross-functional teams to translate product vision into impactful software solutions
* Create, prioritize, and maintain a product backlog that aligns with the product vision and achieves business goals
* Prioritize features and stories within each sprint, based on the value they will deliver to customers
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the features meet customer needs and are delivered on schedule
* Responsible for ensuring that the product backlog items are clearly defined, well understood, and properly estimated by the development team
* Lead collaboration and discovery, facilitate sprint activities, and create and communicate requirements artifacts that translate business needs into executable requirements
* Own the decomposition of features into value-based user stories and specify acceptance of each user story
* Become a subject matter on product domain and act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders on matters related to the product
* Stay up to date with industry trends, mobile app technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and enhance product offerings

REQUIREMENTS:
* BS degree or equivalent work experience
* At least 5+years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Definer, or similar role
* Experience working with Enterprise level Mobile App in Apple App Stores and Google Play Stores
* Experience with product management tools, such as Azure DevOps, or similar platforms (Jira, etc.), for backlog management and project tracking
* Hands-on business process and requirements analysis including documenting as-is and designing to-be business processes
* Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, such as Scrum, and experience working in an Agile environment
* Strong understanding of mobile app development and platforms (iOS, Android, hybrid apps, etc.)
* Strong ability to build credibility, organize effectively, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly
* Demonstrated agility and ability to navigate complex environment
* Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
* Strong decision-making abilities, with an outcome driven mindset
* Familiarity with user-centered design principles and mobile app usability best practices is preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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