What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Product Owner I position at Young Living Essential Oils?
*Preference given to candidates in the state of Utah, exceptional out-of-state applicants willing to relocate at their own expense may be considered.*
Summary:
The IT Product Owner I works closely with cross-functional teams to support the development and delivery of digital products. This entry-level role involves gathering requirements, maintaining product backlogs, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The Product Owner I acts as a liaison between IT and business stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and managing priorities.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in defining and managing the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and document product requirements.
- Communicate updates and feedback to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate product features before release.
- Monitor the development process and provide feedback on progress.
- Track product performance and generate reports for management.
- Support IT team in troubleshooting and resolving product-related issues.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Basic understanding of product development and agile methodologies.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., JIRA, Trello).
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in product management or IT-related fields.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year of experience in a relevant IT or product-related role.
- A combination of education and experience may meet the requirements.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, and photocopiers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Essential oils are worn and/or diffused in the work environment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position requires the incumbent to be physically present at the assigned worksite. The regular schedule is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour lunch, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Employees are also expected to work at least one non-convention farm event a year and to work at the annual company convention.
Exact hour requirements can be reasonably modified as necessary for the business needs by the employee’s manager.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to type, file, and occasionally lift office supplies up to 20 pounds. The employee must be physically able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Young Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Sponsorship:
Young Living does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.