Product Owner

Primary Job Title: Product Owner - Mid-LevelLocation: Framingham, MA, USOnsite Flexibility: RemotePosition Type: ContractStart: As Soon As PossibleJob SummaryThe Product Owner is responsible for defining the Team Product Backlog of User Stories including backlog prioritization, refinement, and creation of acceptance criteria along with an agreed upon definition of done. Product Owners at this level possess proficient knowledge of SAFe principles, Kanban, and Scrum, including embracing agile principles and applying a lean agile mindset. They demonstrate critical thinking skills such as analytical thinking, problem solving, open-mindedness, and creativity. At this level, the Product Owner is an expert in at least one Product/Domain area that guides, informs, and provides insight on product enhancements, maintenance, and efficiencies needed. Product Owners at this level can support the delivery of assigned Product Increment (PI) objectives and can be assigned to a maximum of two agile teams.Top SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in the greyKey ResponsibilitiesResponsible for defining Team Product Backlog of User Stories including backlog prioritization, refinement and creation of acceptance criteria along with agreed upon definition of done, with autonomy to make decisions around the team backlogPartner with the Product Manager to understand priorities and PI features and support driving the Product Increment (PI) objective at the Team LevelDrive Iteration Goals and content via prioritized user storiesServe as a Product/Domain expert that guides, informs and provides insight on what product enhancements, maintenance and efficiencies/remediation are neededEnsure the technical integrity of the solutionServe as Product decision maker including Functional and NFRs; accept User Stories and Iteration IncrementsConduct impact analysis for optimal product delivery, industry trends etc.Contribute to the Vision, Roadmap and ROI; ensure the team's backlog aligns to the RoadmapAct as the Customer for Teams including being the liaison between the business and teamEnsure team risks and dependencies are identified and managedCollaborate with the System Architect to prioritize EnablersManage stakeholders; be accountable for identifying and managing risks, scope trade-offs, and timeline impactsCollaborate on dependencies with the team, Product Mgr and other teams for optimal delivery outcomesBe skilled in SAFe principles, Kanban and Scrum framework including embracing of agile principles and a lean agile mindsetFully understand Roles & Responsibilities of the team, stakeholders, other teamsUse metrics to assess team progress and areas for improvementLeverage various Agile processes such as Story and Value Stream Mapping and Estimating using Fibonacci scaleLeverage Agile planning toolsSupport DevOps and Security best practicesPlay an instrumental role in the preparation of the system demo as well as producing the system demoAttend and actively participate in Release Train Ceremonies: PI Planning, System Demo, ART Sync, and Inspect & Adapt when part of an ARTAttend and actively participate in Team Agile CeremoniesEnsure feedback from System Demos Retrospectives and I&A workshops are taken back to teams for possible inclusion in future continuous improvement activitiesUnderstand Rolling Wave plans and impact to budgetEnable the team to be empowered and self-regulatedSupport third party vendor and solution evaluation, selection, and managementMay support a PO for optimal PI feature allocation approachRequired SkillsPI Planning experienceProduct Launch experienceImplementation of SAAS product experienceStakeholder ManagementBacklog Management and PrioritizationFamiliarity with budget impacts on projectsJiraPreferred SkillsConfluenceJira Align (integrated tool that works with Jira)Kanban and ScrumMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the ClientFortune 500 company and the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. With over 4,500 stores in nine countries and four e-commerce sites, offers various products at unbeatable prices. Committed to creating an inclusive workplace and being a responsible corporate citizen.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!#J-18808-Ljbffr