Concorde Inc. is seeking an energetic and highly responsible Product Owner to lead the management and evolution of our software products. The ideal candidate will balance the challenges of maintaining multiple legacy systems with the need to develop new, innovative solutions that support our business growth. This role demands a self-motivated individual with deep technical and business acumen, capable of navigating complex team dynamics and driving projects to completion. The Product Owner will work closely with multiple teams to ensure the seamless operation of legacy software while pushing multiple new development products.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Lead sprint planning meetings, define the scope of software development, and create well-structured Jira tickets with clear stories and requirements.
- Maintain and prioritize a comprehensive backlog of product development requests, ensuring alignment with both legacy maintenance needs and new development goals.
- Oversee the product roadmap, managing deadlines, and ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Technical Expertise and System Management:
- Manage and upgrade legacy systems, devising strategies to maintain and improve these systems while integrating new technologies.
- Utilize knowledge of software development practices and system architecture to inform decisions and ensure effective communication with developers.
- Lead efforts to integrate legacy systems with new platforms, managing APIs, data migration, and ensuring seamless interoperability.
Team Collaboration and Leadership:
- Act as a key liaison between Product, Customer Service, and Technical teams, facilitating clear communication and ensuring alignment of project goals and requirements.
- Motivate and guide teams through complex projects, balancing legacy system maintenance with new development initiatives.
- Optimize resource allocation across multiple projects, ensuring teams are working efficiently and effectively.
Stakeholder Management and Communication:
- Engage with stakeholders to align expectations and ensure business goals are clear and achievable, especially within the constraints of legacy systems.
- Communicate the implications of technical debt to non-technical stakeholders and advocate for necessary investments in refactoring or re-engineering legacy components.
Vision and Growth Focus:
- Develop and implement a vision for modernizing legacy systems in a way that supports future business growth, including identifying opportunities for automation, cloud migration, and adoption of new technologies.
- Identify and leverage new development opportunities that align with the company's strategic goals, focusing on technology as a driver for business growth.
Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement:
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to legacy system stability, new feature development, and overall team productivity.
- Drive continuous improvement in product development processes, ensuring regular retrospectives and process optimizations to foster a culture of learning and innovation.
Skills and Experience:
Agile Methodologies:
- Extensive experience with Agile project management, including managing full software development lifecycles.
Business Acumen:
- Ability to understand and explain complex business processes and requirements to both technical and non-technical teams.
Product Ownership:
- At least 5 years of experience in product ownership, with a proven track record of writing software requirements and managing projects from inception to delivery.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong background in managing legacy systems and integrating new technologies, with a solid understanding of software development and system architecture.
Project Management:
- Proficiency in using project management tools, especially Jira, for tracking and managing tasks, resources, and timelines.
Communication Skills:
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills, capable of engaging with multiple stakeholders and translating business needs into technical requirements.
Resource Management:
- Ability to manage resources effectively, prioritize tasks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in technical writing and documentation.
- A background in IT compliance, legacy software management, or related fields.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Minimum four [4] years of experience as a product owner
Personal Attributes:
- Self-Motivated: Able to work independently and take initiative to understand every aspect of the business.
- Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in managing project details and ensuring nothing is overlooked.
- Adaptable: Flexible in responding to changing business needs and priorities.
- Growth-Oriented: Focused on using technology to drive business growth and constantly seeking opportunities for improvement.
