The IT Product Owner - Wholesale will work with Project Management and stakeholders to turn product strategy into a prioritized backlog of user stories. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying enhancements and interfaces with internal systems and SaaS providers. The Product Owner will collaborate with business teams to implement, measure, and learn from improvements. Additionally, the Product Owner will manage the execution of product features and the roadmap for Wholesale tech projects, ensuring alignment with KPIs that measure the objectives of the IT Division and line of business stakeholders.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- 4+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
- Proven experience in creating comprehensive documentation for varied audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Demonstrated ability to work within complex software environments, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize a backlog of user stories.
- Experience in conducting formal reviews and acceptance of user stories, ensuring they meet the defined acceptance criteria.
- Experience with project management tools like JIRA, aiding in task tracking and project coordination.
Core Functions
- Define and communicate the MVP for applications/products.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, Project Managers, and Systems Architects to define new features or enhancements.
- Support Project Managers in prioritizing features/enhancements.
- Provide daily guidance and feedback to Wholesale and tech teams on work items and user stories.
- Author user stories with detailed acceptance criteria.
- Conduct formal reviews and acceptance of user stories.
- Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand their needs, and ensure alignment with the product vision.
- Provide training and support to users and stakeholders to ensure successful adoption and utilization of the product.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Ability to write SQL and queries, enabling efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
- Some knowledge or ability to write in Java and/or NodeJS, providing flexibility in working with different technologies.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and web services, facilitating seamless integration with other systems.
- Basic knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enhancing communication with development teams.
