Product Owner

Description Are you an individual motivated to coordinate cross-functional teams toward shared goals? Do you have a strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies? Are you energized by the idea of working for a company that impacts over 45 million people by helping ensure a reliable power supply? If so, read on As a Product Owner in MISO's Energy Markets system, you will drive innovative, creative solutions to enhance MISO's day-ahead and real-time energy and ancillary services, registration and enrollment, market analytics, and settlements products. You'll play a critical role in assessing product opportunities and risks by fostering a collaborative environment where developers and business stakeholders trust and work efficiently together to build valuable products. Your responsibilities will include identifying root causes of challenges and providing value-driven solutions by generating and prioritizing a product backlog for software development teams. In one year as our Product Owner, you will know you were successful if: You have built strong, collaborative relationships with the product team, users and other stakeholders You have developed a roadmap to meet organizational strategic needs and effectively prioritize the backlog of work for the software development team Business value and requirements are clearly defined and aligned with subject matter experts, enabling efficient Agile ceremonies and minimizing developer rework The software development team consistently estimates and delivers on business requests in a timely manner You've demonstrated your understanding of how your software applications provide value to MISO We are looking for dedicated professionals who: Can create a collaborative environment where developers and business stakeholders work together effectively and with trust. Have experience with Agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, XP). Are skilled in data analysis and decision-making. Bring familiarity and passion for the energy industry and/or product development Have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, (or 4 years relevant work experience equivalency) and 2-5 years of experience as a Product Owner. Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and expertise . Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry. With the proliferation of new resource types, increasing amounts of distributed energy resources, electrification of homes and commercial and industrial applications, and growing state and corporate renewable energy goals, the grid is continuously evolving. MISO and our highly skilled employees manage the electricity superhighway in the central U.S. through cutting-edge research and technology, ensuring power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, and planning for a bright future - it's what our dedicated team does every day. MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package available on your first day of employment. MISO, What We Do on Vimeo DiscoverMISO MISOCareers LifeatMISO TeamMISO WeAreMISO LI-HYBRID LI-JH1 Qualifications Education Bachelors (preferred) Skills Agile Methodology (required)