What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at Ashley Furniture Industries?
Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a highly skilled Product Analyst/Senior Product Analyst to drive product strategy and execution within the Quality area. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with the Senior Product Manager to support high-quality product development using Agile methodologies.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth in product management. Key responsibilities include:
Primary Job Functions
- Company Values: Uphold Ashley's Core and Growth Values in all job functions, emphasizing Honesty & Integrity, Passion, Drive & Discipline, Continuous Improvement, Dirty Fingernail, Growth-Focused, Customer Centric, Boundaryless, and A Culture of Leadership.
- Backlog Management: Manage the product backlog, prioritizing and refining user stories to ensure timely delivery, aligning with business objectives.
- Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document product requirements and user stories, promoting clear understanding and alignment.
- Sprint Ceremonies: Participate in sprint planning sessions to ensure the team understands product goals and priorities, fostering Agile adoption.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Plan and conduct UAT to guarantee product features meet acceptance criteria, maintaining quality standards.
- Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on product development and gather feedback, enhancing collaboration and transparency.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of product features, requirements, and changes, facilitating knowledge sharing and improvement.
- Support Delivery Team: Work closely with the delivery team to ensure timely and successful product releases, promoting a culture of excellence.
The ideal candidate will possess:
Job Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- Experience: 2 years of experience in a product owner, product analyst, or similar role, preferably in enterprise software engineering and deep understanding of business operations in manufacturing and/or quality systems.
This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and translate business objectives into a structured product strategy. The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
