Product Owner III

Position Summary The Product Owner III (PO III) serves as a liaison between our customers, business units and Tech to define and prioritize work for development teams by aligning features and user stories with business value. The product owner is the voice of the customer, stakeholder, and end user. The product owner works closely with developers and analysts to create executable stories and provides final approval that ensures delivered stories meet user acceptance criteria. This individual is responsible for building and maintaining a prioritized Product Backlog, based on stakeholder feedback. They are also responsible for participating in the development and execution of the product roadmap. Product Owners will participate in all scrum ceremonies. The Product Owner III is a trusted partner and has a strong relationship with all stakeholders. A PO III serves as a mentor to others. They should be an active participant in the Product Owner Community of Practice meetings and capable of leading the meetings. A PO III is expected to be a champion of Agile within the organization. Typically, a PO III will be able to independently support multiple teams and multiple projects. About the Team Corporate and Enterprise Services (CES) is a fun and diverse team that supports a variety of mission critical platforms that span and connect the entire Clayton organization. We partner with and are solution providers for business stakeholders such as Legal, Accounting, HR, Loan Originations and Servicing, Communications, Internal Audit and more. We value our team members, heavily invest in their work-life balance and skillset development and find creative ways to celebrate our wins as a group. We support multiple different tech stacks from SaaS platforms (Workday, OnBase, etc.) to custom development both on-premises and in the cloud. Primary Responsibilities Collaborate with prospective users and clients to understand their needs and translate them into product requirements. Define the product vision and strategy. Develop, own, and execute the product roadmap. Translates product roadmap features into well-defined product requirements that include user stories, features, and acceptance criteria. Work with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders. Manage the product backlog and prioritize it based on changing requirements. Participate in Scrum meetings and product sprints. Monitor and evaluate product progress throughout each stage of the process. Utilize optimization techniques to improve or refine the product based on feedback received after products or features are released to production. Risk Management - Identify, understand, and address risks. Translate stakeholder requirements into technical specifications that can be used for development and break down technical complexities so that they can be easily understood by business units and end users. Primary Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent technical or business experience Minimum 2 years' experience with Agile development methodologies or 2 years' experience as a Product Owner Experience in Agile product ownership, software development, Scrum, and phases of the project life cycle. Standard industry certifications such as CSPO or PSPO, preferred. Experience in project management, group facilitation, data gathering, or phases of software life cycle (requirements gathering, design, development, deployment, training, or measuring effectiveness) Experience in JIRA and Agile methodology preferred, not required. Desired Skills Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of team members, including Executives, Managers, IT professionals, and Subject Matter Experts. Knowledge of the assigned product or product line. Strong ability to work effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, and independently. Proactive, self-starter with excellent project management skills. Ability to manage multiple complex tasks effectively. Behavioral Competencies Collaboration and Teamwork Business Acumen Relationship Building Composure and Resiliency Planning and Priority Setting Service Focus Communicating Deliberate Decision Making Interpersonal Dynamics Coaching and Developing Others Why Clayton Homes? Founded in 1956, Clayton is a Berkshire Hathaway Company committed to opening doors to a better life and Building Happyness through homeownership. Through its family of brands, Clayton builds, sells, finances, and insures traditional site-built homes and off-site built housing - including modular homes, manufactured homes, CrossMod homes, tiny homes, college dormitories, military barracks, and apartments. Corporate headquarters is located in the Knoxville, Tennessee area, specifically, Maryville, Tennessee. Clayton is the recipient of numerous industry awards including 2019 Builder of the Year and ranks as the 2 builder of homes in the U.S. by units sold. Our site-built division, Clayton Properties Group, is the 8th largest site builder in the U.S. We achieve our results through the strength of our people and have been recognized on the 2021 Forbes Best Employers for Diversity and 2021 Forbes America's Best Employers Lists. To learn more about Clayton Homes, got to: https://www.claytonhomes.com Benefits Competitive benefits including 401(k) with 100% company match of the first 4%; medical, dental and vision plans; paid time off days and holidays. Quarterly bonus program. Forbes lists: America's Best Employers, America's Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women. Recognized as one of East Tennessee's top technology workplaces. Wellness programs that focus on emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, physical, and financial well-being. Onsite fitness facility with full gym, workout classes, volleyball and basketball, ping-pong, and disc golf course. Paid Time Off for Volunteer work. Why Clayton Homes: Consistently striving vertically integrated Berkshire Hathaway company One of America's largest home builders and leader in housing Forbes lists: America's Best Employers, America's Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women Quarterly profit share bonus program Onsite gym with variety of classes, wellness, professional and personal development programs and much more Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Business Unit - B00023 Technology