Software Product Owner

What We Need: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Software Product Owner to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and the development team. You will translate business needs into actionable user stories, manage the product backlog, and ensure successful product delivery. Your strong communication and leadership skills will be essential in driving collaboration and achieving product goals. If you have a proven track record of delivering successful products and a passion for technology, we want to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing: Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development team. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine business requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of user needs and expectations. Product Backlog Management: Create and maintain the product backlog, prioritizing features and user stories based on business value and strategic goals. Ensure the backlog is transparent and accessible to all stakeholders. Sprint Planning & Execution: Lead sprint planning sessions, defining sprint goals and selecting backlog items for development. Monitor sprint progress and facilitate any necessary adjustments to ensure on-time delivery. Requirements Management: Elicit and document detailed functional and non-functional software requirements. Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories that the development team can readily implement. User Acceptance Testing: Define and oversee user acceptance testing (UAT) procedures. Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct UAT and validate that the delivered product meets business requirements. What You Will Need To Be Successful: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Marketing or related field 3-5 years of experience working as a product owner or similar role A solid understanding of software development methodologies, technologies, and tools. Familiarity with agile development practices is highly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders About Us: Who we are:Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities. We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2024, Brady employed approximately 5,700 people worldwide. Our fiscal 2024 sales were approximately $1.34 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com. Why work at Brady:A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth. Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back. Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world. Our Benefits: Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision Generous 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance Education reimbursement opportunities Scholarship program for children of Brady employees A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management) Dress-for-your-day dress code Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program