ACARA Jobs
Technical Product Owner
Apply- ID: 542087
- Posted: 8/1/2024
- Location: Williamsville, NY
- Category: IT - Computer/Software
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Looking for a Technical Product Owner to play a crucial role in streamlining our loan management system development processes. The ideal candidate possesses a drive to learn and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and responsive solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.
- Write detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to ensure clear communication of requirements to the development team.
- Develop and maintain a well-defined and comprehensive product backlog.
- Prioritize backlog items based on business value, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and quality assurance personnel to deliver high-quality products.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the development team, answering questions and providing clarity on backlog items.
- Lead sprint planning sessions, ensuring the team understands the scope and objectives of each sprint.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with product development and delivery.
- Monitor and report on product performance and customer satisfaction.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.
Target Salary range - $ 90-115k
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with product management tools such as Jira or Trello.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.