What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner II position at DRB Systems LLC?
DRB (A Vontier Company) is the leading provider of technology-enabled devices and software solutions to the North American car care industry.
WHAT WE DO: enabling the future of vehicle care – wherever the road takes you.
WHY WE DO IT: To fuel our client’s growth with connected, data-led technology, driven by our spirit of innovation and commitment to excellence.
JOB PURPOSE:
We are looking for a dedicated product owner to be the point person for our agile scrum teams. The product owner will be responsible for taking feature requirements and managing the product development process. Other responsibilities include supporting the scrum team, managing backlog items, and optimizing the value of the product(s). You should also be able to lead the product development team toward achieving the vision and mission of the organization.
As a product owner, you should have the ability to plan and manage the development project from start to finish, and ensure that the product(s) meet the customer's needs. Ultimately, a top-notch product owner will be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of these essential functions at a satisfactorily level. Other essential and non-essential functions may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Responsibilities:
1. Define Product Features: Develop product features in alignment with the product management strategy.
2. Lead SDLC Contributions: Act as a key contributor throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of product capabilities.
3. Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between development teams and stakeholders to facilitate communication and collaboration.
4. Understand Customer Needs: Analyze customer and market needs, effectively communicating the optimal solutions to meet those demands.
5. Manage Product Backlog: Oversee product backlog items in accordance with prioritized strategies to ensure alignment with business goals.
6. Support Scrum Teams: Assist the scrum/product development teams in achieving the objectives of each sprint.
7. Iterate and Improve: Continuously adjust and enhance each product iteration prior to release based on feedback and testing.
8. Communicate Status: Keep customers and stakeholders updated on product status, including delivery progress and the impact of any disruptions on capacity.
9. Lead Customer Pilots: Facilitate customer pilot activities and gather participant feedback to inform product improvements.
10. Team Leadership: This position will lead multiple software development scrum teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with overall product goals.
- Desired Knowledge:
1. Familiarity with payment processing systems is highly desired. Understanding of platforms such as Stripe, Square, Worldpay, Fiserv, Datacap, and various wallet payment solutions is crucial for daily operations.
2. The product owner will also serve as a point of contact with several payment processor companies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position works under general direction of the Director of Program Management Office (PMO), exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance in the department.
This position does not supervise any other personnel or reports.
Human relations
- This position interacts with both internal and external customers.
- This position interacts with external vendors and solutions partners.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Skill Sets:
- Analytical Thinking:
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends, patterns, and insights to inform business decisions.
- Problem-Solving:
- Strong skills in identifying problems and developing effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly to stakeholders and team members.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Proficiency in engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and build relationships.
- Requirements Gathering:
- Ability to elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements through interviews, surveys, and workshops.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Familiarity with requirements management software (e.g., ADO, Jira).
- Project Execution:
- Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to facilitate project execution.
- Documentation Skills:
- Competence in creating clear and concise documentation, including business requirements documents (BRDs) and functional specifications.
- Adaptability:
- Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and requirements, and to manage ambiguity effectively.
- Critical Thinking:
- Ability to evaluate information critically and make logical connections to drive informed decision-making.
- Interpersonal Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with diverse teams and influence stakeholders.
Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company’s website at www.vontier.com.
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