Optomi is hiring: Product Owner in Des Plaines

Jr. Product Owner - Remote (CST Hours)

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We are looking for a Junior Product Owner to join our Alerts team. This role will support a Senior Product Owner by writing user stories, collaborating with engineers, presenting at demos, and managing the product backlog. This is an ideal role for someone with 2+ years of experience who is comfortable in Agile environments and has experience working cross-functionally. The position offers potential growth within our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure stories are understood and implementable
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines
• Present at demos, showcasing product updates and progress to stakeholders
• Utilize Jira and Confluence for documentation and tracking
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing and engineering, to ensure cohesive product delivery
• Support the Alerts team with projects related to email alerts, push notifications, payment reminders, and in-app learning tools
• Contribute to upcoming projects, including user preference centers, auto-pay setup, and user management tools

Must-Haves:

• 2-3 years of experience in a Business Analyst or Product Analyst role within an Agile environment
• Proficiency in writing user stories
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in cross-functional teamwork
• Knowledge of messaging and API integrations
• E-commerce experience is a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with messaging platforms, especially those related to alerts and notifications
• Background in API integrations
• Familiarity with e-commerce and communication-driven roles