Simplified IT Solutions
Product Owner
Simplified IT Solutions, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Company Description
Simplified IT is a global IT Staffing and Managed Services company. We have been rated top 10 staffing companies in the country for 3 years in a row. We serve technology, financial, auto, logistics & distribution companies across the United States, providing either IT staffing or technology solutions - or both. With decades of experience and a nationwide network of highly qualified, certified IT professionals, our goal is to build a lasting relationship with each client based on trust and consistent, reliable services.
Job Description
As a Principal Product Owner,
you will lead the execution of mid to large-scale client deployments, ensuring projects are completed within scope, on budget, and on time. You will also be responsible for meeting end-user requirements and addressing issues with effective resolutions and risk management strategies. This position involves ongoing stakeholder management, as you will oversee the overall success of each project. You will also take on Product Ownership responsibilities as part of this role.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, innovative, enthusiastic, sharp, analytical, and eager to embrace responsibility while learning new skills. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and creative team environment. We are looking for individuals who seek long-term growth.
Review process flows (Miro) to understand current state business processesParticipate in deep dive with business stakeholders who may not have technical detailsCreate process flows (Miro) to document future state business processesReview current state UI/UX designs (Figma), gap analysis, and work closely with the designer to either make changes to existing designs or create new ones that meet business goalsCreate product requirement documents (PRDs), including feature summary, business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteriaDevelop short-term and long-term product roadmap[Good to have] Collaborate with engineering team to breakdown user stories to tasksAbility to adapt to client's needPathway to Success
#BeOneStepAhead: Be prepared, work with intentional effort and offer no surprises for our clients and teammates.
Your success starts by positively impacting the direction of a fast-growing practice with vision and passion. You will be measured quarterly by the breadth, magnitude, and quality of your contributions, your ability to estimate accurately, customer feedback at the close of projects, how well you collaborate with your peers, and the consultative polish you bring to customer interactions.
As you continue to execute successfully, we will build a customized development plan together that leads you through the individual contributor or management growth tracks.
Expectations
Customer Facing - You will interact with customers on a regular basis, sometimes daily, other times weekly/bi-weekly. Common touchpoints occur when qualifying potential opportunities, at project kickoff, throughout the engagement as progress is communicated, and at project close. You can expect to interact with a range of customer stakeholders, including engineers, technical project managers, and executives.
Training - Ongoing with first-week orientation followed by a 90-day onboarding schedule. Details of the timeline can be shared.
Responsibilities
Outstanding proficiency in documentationTake the lead of scrum teams as the Product OwnerProviding vision and direction to the Agile development team and stakeholders throughout the project and create requirementsPrioritize needs among scope, budget, and timeframeOversee all stages of product development, including planning, refinement, review, and sprintEnsure that the team always has an adequate amount of prepared tasks to work onPlan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the productDefine product vision, road map, and growth opportunitiesAssess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategyProvide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user storiesWork closely with Product Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value or ROILead the planning product release plans and set expectations for delivery of new functionalitiesAct as primary liaison between teams and stakeholdersProvide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint GoalsResearch and analyze market, the users, and the roadmap for the productAnticipate user needsDevelop user stories and define acceptance criteriaAnalyze preferences and requests of end users, then translate into future iterationsFollow our competitors and the industryEnsure product aligns with company mission and goalsKeep abreast with Agile/Scrum best practices and new trendsEnsure security of data with proper Agile frameworkEvaluate product progress at each iterationPlan/schedule for benchmarks, releases, and future upgradesEstablish initiatives and align with cross-functional goalsPrioritize defect resolution (bugs)Requirements and qualifications
Must be a U.S. residentPrior government experience is requiredProven experience managing large, complex projectsPrevious working experience as a Product OwnerExperience managing all stages of the product life cycleMA in Computer Science, Engineering or similar relevant field or technical backgroundIn-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principlesOutstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsSharp analytical and problem-solving skillsCreative thinker with a visionAttention to detail
Qualifications
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Simplified IT is a global IT Staffing and Managed Services company. We have been rated top 10 staffing companies in the country for 3 years in a row. We serve technology, financial, auto, logistics & distribution companies across the United States, providing either IT staffing or technology solutions - or both. With decades of experience and a nationwide network of highly qualified, certified IT professionals, our goal is to build a lasting relationship with each client based on trust and consistent, reliable services.
Job Description
As a Principal Product Owner,
you will lead the execution of mid to large-scale client deployments, ensuring projects are completed within scope, on budget, and on time. You will also be responsible for meeting end-user requirements and addressing issues with effective resolutions and risk management strategies. This position involves ongoing stakeholder management, as you will oversee the overall success of each project. You will also take on Product Ownership responsibilities as part of this role.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, innovative, enthusiastic, sharp, analytical, and eager to embrace responsibility while learning new skills. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and creative team environment. We are looking for individuals who seek long-term growth.
Review process flows (Miro) to understand current state business processesParticipate in deep dive with business stakeholders who may not have technical detailsCreate process flows (Miro) to document future state business processesReview current state UI/UX designs (Figma), gap analysis, and work closely with the designer to either make changes to existing designs or create new ones that meet business goalsCreate product requirement documents (PRDs), including feature summary, business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteriaDevelop short-term and long-term product roadmap[Good to have] Collaborate with engineering team to breakdown user stories to tasksAbility to adapt to client's needPathway to Success
#BeOneStepAhead: Be prepared, work with intentional effort and offer no surprises for our clients and teammates.
Your success starts by positively impacting the direction of a fast-growing practice with vision and passion. You will be measured quarterly by the breadth, magnitude, and quality of your contributions, your ability to estimate accurately, customer feedback at the close of projects, how well you collaborate with your peers, and the consultative polish you bring to customer interactions.
As you continue to execute successfully, we will build a customized development plan together that leads you through the individual contributor or management growth tracks.
Expectations
Customer Facing - You will interact with customers on a regular basis, sometimes daily, other times weekly/bi-weekly. Common touchpoints occur when qualifying potential opportunities, at project kickoff, throughout the engagement as progress is communicated, and at project close. You can expect to interact with a range of customer stakeholders, including engineers, technical project managers, and executives.
Training - Ongoing with first-week orientation followed by a 90-day onboarding schedule. Details of the timeline can be shared.
Responsibilities
Outstanding proficiency in documentationTake the lead of scrum teams as the Product OwnerProviding vision and direction to the Agile development team and stakeholders throughout the project and create requirementsPrioritize needs among scope, budget, and timeframeOversee all stages of product development, including planning, refinement, review, and sprintEnsure that the team always has an adequate amount of prepared tasks to work onPlan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the productDefine product vision, road map, and growth opportunitiesAssess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategyProvide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user storiesWork closely with Product Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value or ROILead the planning product release plans and set expectations for delivery of new functionalitiesAct as primary liaison between teams and stakeholdersProvide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint GoalsResearch and analyze market, the users, and the roadmap for the productAnticipate user needsDevelop user stories and define acceptance criteriaAnalyze preferences and requests of end users, then translate into future iterationsFollow our competitors and the industryEnsure product aligns with company mission and goalsKeep abreast with Agile/Scrum best practices and new trendsEnsure security of data with proper Agile frameworkEvaluate product progress at each iterationPlan/schedule for benchmarks, releases, and future upgradesEstablish initiatives and align with cross-functional goalsPrioritize defect resolution (bugs)Requirements and qualifications
Must be a U.S. residentPrior government experience is requiredProven experience managing large, complex projectsPrevious working experience as a Product OwnerExperience managing all stages of the product life cycleMA in Computer Science, Engineering or similar relevant field or technical backgroundIn-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principlesOutstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsSharp analytical and problem-solving skillsCreative thinker with a visionAttention to detail
Qualifications
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.