Axispoint
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 successful implementations of 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-based office with flexible work schedule and location based on client/project needs. Requirements
What You'll Need: 3+ 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, structural and dynamic UML 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 financial services, consumer lending, 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-based office with flexible work schedule and location based on client/project needs. Requirements
What You'll Need: 3+ 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, structural and dynamic UML 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 financial services, consumer lending, 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.