Posted time February 10, 2024 Location California, Lagos, London Job type Full-time

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Product Owner to join our dynamic software development team. As a Product Owner, you will be the bridge between stakeholders and the development team, defining the product vision, creating a prioritized product backlog, and ensuring the successful delivery of valuable features. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating impactful software solutions. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Product Vision and Strategy: 
  • Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and goals. 
  • Align the product roadmap with overall business objectives. 
  • Requirement Elicitation: 
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. 
  • Clearly articulate product features and user stories. 
  • Product Backlog Management: 
  • Prioritize and manage the product backlog based on business value and strategic priorities. 
  • Ensure backlog items are well-defined, estimated, and ready for development. 
  • User Story Definition: 
  • Work closely with the development team to create detailed user stories and acceptance criteria. 
  • Be available for clarifications and provide insights during the development process. 
  • Release Planning: 
  • Participate in release planning, sprint planning, and sprint review meetings. 
  • Define and communicate release goals and scope. 
  • Stakeholder Communication: 
  • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders. 
  • Communicate progress, priorities, and changes effectively. 
  • Decision-Making: 
  • Make informed decisions on product features and priorities. 
  • Balance competing priorities based on business value. 
  • Market Analysis: 
  • Stay informed about market trends, competitor products, and industry best practices. 
  • Use market insights to inform product strategy. 
  • Acceptance Testing: 
  • Collaborate with the QA team to define acceptance criteria and conduct acceptance testing. 
  • Ensure delivered features meet the defined acceptance criteria. 
  • Feedback Integration: 
  • Gather and integrate feedback from stakeholders, customers, and end-users. 
  • Use feedback to iterate on product features and improvements. 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field. 
  • Proven experience as a Product Owner in software development projects. 
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework. 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

Preferred Skills: 

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certifications. 
  • Familiarity with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.). 
  • Experience with user-centered design principles. 
  • Knowledge of UX/UI concepts.