Axispoint
Senior Product Owner
Axispoint, New York, New York, us, 10261
Axispoint has an immediate opening for an experienced and multi-disciplined individual to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team environment. You will be essential in contributing to the successful implementations of our custom software solutions. This is a critical role within the company and we're looking for a talented person to fill it.
What You'll Be Doing
Elicit and document stakeholder needs and requests and facilitate prioritization of those requests;Envision software solutions to satisfy those stakeholder needs;Build and manage product backlogs by defining user stories and writing acceptance criteria;Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including facilitating Sprint Planning and Backlog Grooming sessions;Effectively communicate complex concepts to all-levels of the client organization and the project team through efficient use of appropriate requirements artifacts (e.g., Functional requirements, models, etc).;Work closely with technical team to assist in the analysis & design of technical solutions that fulfill the stated requirements;Support the project team (UX designers, developers and testers) through the development process.What's In It For You?
A stimulating and challenging work-environment with talented yet laid-back colleagues;NYC or LA based, with flexible work schedule and location based on client/project needs.Requirements
What You'll Need:5+ years relevant experience;Demonstrable ability to quickly understand and convey new and complex businesses and industries;Experience with or thorough understanding of iterative software development methodologies (e.g. Agile);Experience managing and prioritizing a product backlog;Experience eliciting and developing requirements documentation, such as User Stories, functional requirements specifications, models, and user-interface prototypes;Desire to learn and apply new skills and methodologies;Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience.
And of course, you:Have excellent time management and problem solving skills;Are detail oriented, organized and thorough;Have outstanding written and verbal communication skills - including a typo free resume!;Are highly personable and are able to build strong relationships with clients and across department groups.
We'd Also Like, But Not Essential:Consulting experience and/or experience in the media advertising, music or publishing industries a big plus;Practical experience with Agile management tools such as Confluence and Jira;Experience working on an Agile team.
What You'll Be Doing
Elicit and document stakeholder needs and requests and facilitate prioritization of those requests;Envision software solutions to satisfy those stakeholder needs;Build and manage product backlogs by defining user stories and writing acceptance criteria;Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including facilitating Sprint Planning and Backlog Grooming sessions;Effectively communicate complex concepts to all-levels of the client organization and the project team through efficient use of appropriate requirements artifacts (e.g., Functional requirements, models, etc).;Work closely with technical team to assist in the analysis & design of technical solutions that fulfill the stated requirements;Support the project team (UX designers, developers and testers) through the development process.What's In It For You?
A stimulating and challenging work-environment with talented yet laid-back colleagues;NYC or LA based, with flexible work schedule and location based on client/project needs.Requirements
What You'll Need:5+ years relevant experience;Demonstrable ability to quickly understand and convey new and complex businesses and industries;Experience with or thorough understanding of iterative software development methodologies (e.g. Agile);Experience managing and prioritizing a product backlog;Experience eliciting and developing requirements documentation, such as User Stories, functional requirements specifications, models, and user-interface prototypes;Desire to learn and apply new skills and methodologies;Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience.
And of course, you:Have excellent time management and problem solving skills;Are detail oriented, organized and thorough;Have outstanding written and verbal communication skills - including a typo free resume!;Are highly personable and are able to build strong relationships with clients and across department groups.
We'd Also Like, But Not Essential:Consulting experience and/or experience in the media advertising, music or publishing industries a big plus;Practical experience with Agile management tools such as Confluence and Jira;Experience working on an Agile team.