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Maximize product value and improve the productivity of software development teams.
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Own, create, maintain, and prioritize the Product Backlog based on business value and project objectives.
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Define and communicate product vision, goals, priorities, and release plans.
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Collaborate with Lead Engineers to break down epics and features into actionable user stories.
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Translate business requirements into clear technical requirements and sprint deliverables.
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Work with business stakeholders and development teams to negotiate requirements, scope, and release timelines.
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Manage defect prioritization and make decisions regarding product releases and features.
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Represent customer needs and serve as the primary point of contact between stakeholders and engineering teams.
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Lead sprint planning, daily Scrum meetings, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and sprint demonstrations.
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Review sprint deliverables and accept or reject completed work based on defined acceptance criteria.
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Communicate project progress, priorities, and delivery status to stakeholders.
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Promote Agile practices and champion Scrum principles across the organization.
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Coordinate development activities across multiple engineering teams and onshore/offshore resources.
Required Qualifications
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8–10 years of experience as a Technical Product Owner or in a similar technical product management role.
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Bachelor's and/or Master's degree required.
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Strong experience managing technical product development and multiple projects simultaneously.
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Proven experience working closely with and leading software engineering teams.
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Strong understanding of software development technologies and concepts, including:
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Experience managing product backlogs using Agile tools such as:
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Azure DevOps
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JIRA
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Mingle
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VSTS / Team Services
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Rally
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Experience working with distributed onshore/offshore development teams.
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Experience using Generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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Core Competencies
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Business Analysis: Ability to identify business needs, evaluate requirements, and recommend solutions that deliver stakeholder value.
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Decision-Making & Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex situations and make informed product and business decisions.
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Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage technical teams and business stakeholders.
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Software Engineering Knowledge: Strong understanding of software engineering principles, development processes, and technical solution delivery.
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Software Product Management: Ability to manage product vision, roadmaps, backlogs, product lifecycles, and business value.
Preferred Candidate Profile
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Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner in software development environments.
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Experience managing multiple projects while working closely with engineering teams.
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Strong technical understanding of Java 17+, RESTful APIs, databases, and AWS.
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Experience supporting cloud-native application development and scalable software solutions.
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Hands-on experience with Agile backlog management tools.
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Experience coordinating onshore and offshore engineering teams.
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Familiarity with Generative AI-assisted software development tools, particularly GitHub Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
