Product Owner

Location: Columbus, OH - Hybrid
Salary: $110-120k

Please note: All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities:
Product Vision and Strategy:

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for IT products, aligning them with the company’s overall objectives.
• Conduct market research, customer interviews, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product enhancements and new features.

Product Development:

• Collaborate with engineering, design, and QA teams to develop detailed product requirements and user stories.
• Prioritize product features and enhancements based on business value, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
• Manage the product backlog, ensuring a clear, consistent understanding of the tasks and priorities.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that product deliverables meet business needs.
• Communicate product updates, roadmaps, and progress to stakeholders, gathering feedback and adjusting the product strategy as necessary.

Project Execution:

• Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to release, including planning, execution, and post-launch analysis.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

User Experience and Design:

• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure that products deliver a seamless and intuitive user experience.
• Ensure that products meet accessibility standards and are easy to use for all target audiences.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement:

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, using data-driven insights to guide decision-making.
• Gather user feedback and analyze product performance to continuously improve the product and prioritize future enhancements.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify potential risks and issues during the product development process, working proactively to mitigate them.
• Ensure that all product developments comply with relevant regulations and standards.
• Assist in triaging and prioritizing production issues in the backlog.

Minimum requirements:
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, related fields, or equivalent experience required.
• Industry certifications preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• Strong understanding of software development processes and lifecycle, including Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and enterprise software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with analytics tools to monitor product performance (e.g., Google Analytics, Tableau).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.