Product Owner

Overview

We are seeking a Product Owner with a true product mindset to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a blend of product management and technical knowledge, particularly in cloud services and DevOps. This role requires someone who can manage a product backlog, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive product strategy aligned with customer needs and technical feasibility.

Day to Day

• Manage a product backlog for one scrum team, which will include organizing/participating in agile ceremonies (daily stand ups, sprint planning, spring reviews, and retrospectives) to stay updated on the progress and identify areas of improvement
• Build, prune, and prioritize the product backlog based on customer needs and technical feasibility in collaboration with engineering lead, adapting to changing priorities and account for adjustments to maximize customer value
• Collaborate with the development team to break down items into executable stories that articulate business and customer value
• Ensure the product backlog is visible, transparent, and clear to all, and provide direction on order of the scrum team’s work
• Gather and analyze feedback/metrics to inform future road mapping and ensure alignment with the product’s vision and strategy
• Develop and implement data driven product strategies aligned with objectives and user needs
• Identify and address risks, threats, or opportunities that could impact products success, notifying and escalating issues when necessary
• Analyze user data, understand market trends, and competition to understand customer needs and inform product strategy specific to a product/feature
• Have a clear understanding of the product vision and be able to communicate it to the team and stakeholders
• Contribute to a product roadmap to outline the key milestones and deliverables for the product development process
• Define product requirements that align with the product vision and strategy, and communicate them effectively to the development team
• Plan and manage product releases to ensure product is delivered on time, meets the quality standards, and achieves established goals and metrics
• Define user experience flow
• Ensure user stories are ready to work, including having details and acceptance criteria • Contribute to product thinking, design, and advocate for users while supporting the voice of the customer

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and services, with particular focus on AWS Cloud Provider
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern developer tools and platforms (CI/CD, version control, internal developer platforms).
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams (DevOps, Security, Engineering, and Product Development) to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver cloud services that meet the organization's evolving needs.
• KPIs & Metrics: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for cloud infrastructure services, such as uptime, latency, cost efficiency, and developer experience. Continuously track and report on these metrics to drive improvements.