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We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
Are you in? Primary Purpose :
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Product Owner (PO) is a key member of the Agile Delivery Team (ADT) and is responsible for the day to day execution of the product roadmap and prioritization of backlog items to achieve strategic goals and outcomes. The PO serves as the principal liaison between the business and technology groups to ensure the product aligns with the organizational goals. At an organizational level, the PO has a deep understanding of the business need and priorities, including activities that extend beyond the direct scope of the ADT. At a strategic level, the PO uses experience and judgement skills to prioritize and design an approach which is suitable for achieving business goals and eliminating constraints. At a team level, the PO effectively communicates the product roadmap and backlog priority, and provides feedback to optimize team dynamics and performance. The role involves introducing capabilities that span multiple business and technology teams, as well as various operating companies, to ensure that the solutions developed support the long-term vision of the customer journey and product roadmaps. The role requires cross functional collaboration and understanding of both technical and business needs, including people and process, to support the implementation of key features. The PO is a critical contributor to the success of the product, and their expertise and skills are essential to the achievement of the organization's goals.
Note : This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Preferred locations : Chicago, Oakbrook (IL), Baltimore, Philadelphia or DC.
Primary Duties :
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Contribute to the development of the product roadmap and evolving product vision in collaboration with business sponsors, leaders, and other stakeholders. Provide context to the Agile Delivery Team to help build solutions that meet current and future customer and business needs. Prioritize backlog according to business strategy, business impact and concrete results. Regularly review and report out on progress relative to business plans and business value in the context of the broader vision.
- Review, approve and provide feedback on Agile Delivery Team work progress, stories, sprint planning and product deliverable(s). Manage stakeholders and communicate across multiple business units and operating companies
- Help remove impediments for the Agile Delivery Team by supporting information gathering from relevant business stakeholders and bring issues that disrupt the team to the Scrum Master.
- Supports product budget, coordination of resources, and assists with identification of risks and issues
Job Scope : JOB SCOPE
Create, own, vet, maintain, and socialize product roadmaps and features based on data-driven trends and competitive / industry insights to meet business goals and provide a world-class customer experience; prioritize features based on customer value proposition Lead the definition of product requirements and minimum viable product using input from various sources including external sources such as digital trends, technology innovations, and customer research, as well as internal sources such as analytics and customer feedbackBe a customer experience visionary, thoroughly understand and anticipate customer and business needs in order to develop engaging customer experiences.Responsible for the pursuit of maximizing value and return on investment for the Agile Delivery Teams as the subject matter expert of the business area(s) / product.Collaborates with technology teams to groom features. Collaborate with Product Mgr and other sponsors / stakeholders to maintain alignment with strategic goals and vision.Supports development team throughout the product delivery lifecycle through clarification of business and customer needs.Create and present executive product updates, including performance metrics and delivery statusSupport project management processes such as risk and issue management and budget managementResponsibilities span the Exelon Utilities organization with a high-frequency of interaction across multiple departmentsMinimum Qualifications :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BA or BS degree in related field and minimum 4 years related business experience, or in lieu of degree, minimum 6 years related business experienceStrong business operation knowledge and understanding of business KPIsA strategic thinker with a customer-centric mindset that understands technology and how to leverage it to achieve business results; proven track of getting things doneDemonstrated ability to make well-informed decisions leveraging data analysis / interpretation and based on clear understanding of delivery objectivesAccountable, self-starting, and proactive; always looking for process improvements and creative ways to solve problems.Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team.Ability to establish trust, communicate effectively, and foster culture change leveraging situational awareness, continuous improvement, empowerment, and transparency skillsetsStrong written / verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to speak to, and influence peers, partners, and executive leadershipExperience dealing with ambiguity and demonstrated aptitude of prioritizing business needs and value with the ability to communicate with the delivery teamExperience on a technical enhancement team, including as a business stakeholder, in high-tech development environments with multiple priorities and initiativesPreferred Qualifications :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or similar field; MBA or relevant professional certification.Experience working in an agile environment; hands-on experience managing all stages of the product life cycle.Technical background with knowledge of software development and digital technologies.Experienced with Agile Work Management Tool such as Azure DevOps, Test Automation etc.Working knowledge and application of Agile practices and principles, principally Scrum, and experience advocating these practices and principles across cross-functional organizations.Agile, PMP, Product Management.Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of product project management.Ability to analyze complex business processes and systems, interpret and recommend alternative courses of action, and implement intervention strategies to attain performance targets.Demonstrated strong analytical skills for product evaluation including risk and decision analysis.Proficient in business case development and ability to effectively present business cases to business unit leadership.Benefits :
Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors : USD $93,600.00 / Yr. - USD $140,400.00 / Yr.Annual Bonus for eligible positions : 15%401(k) match and annual company contributionMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife and disability insuranceGenerous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding / primary caregiver leave or parental leave (based on position)Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positionsWellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursementReferral bonus programAnd much more
Salary : $93,600 - $140,400
