Pechanga Resort & Casino - Temecula, CA
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Temecula, CA
Accommodation
About the position
The IT Development Product Owner will serve as a crucial link between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that the product vision aligns with technical execution. This role involves managing the product backlog, defining user stories, and prioritizing tasks to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, to facilitate product development and enhance user experiences.
Responsibilities
- Build new applications from scratch and manage the maintenance/enhancement of existing applications.
- Plan product development efforts and drive their execution.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile principles.
- Define product vision and roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Deliver compelling user experiences and embrace end-to-end ownership.
- Collaborate in a cross-functional environment including engineering, product, design, UI/UX, and business teams.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, providing clear direction and feedback.
- Maintain product ownership and accountability from initial sprint to product release using the Scrum framework.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and end-users during product discovery meetings to identify and document requirements and specifications.
- Address and resolve project issues, making necessary adjustments based on stakeholder feedback.
- Translate product roadmap features into well-defined requirements, including user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Prioritize and maintain the backlog of features for current and upcoming sprints.
- Provide forecasting and release planning information to stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with product development and deployment.
- Monitor product performance regularly and gather feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Create and provide training materials for end users.
- Propose innovative features and improvements based on user feedback and market analysis.
- Ensure thorough documentation of product features, requirements, and changes.
- Mentor Scrum team members and foster professional growth.
- Regular attendance at Scrum ceremonies and daily standups.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) certification is preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a related role.
- Prior experience as a Product Owner in a software development environment for web and mobile applications.
- Experience in Agile transformations and implementation of Agile principles and Scrum practices.
- Strong technical background with proven work experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex product issues and identify solutions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong ability to adapt to feedback and collaboration skills.
- High attention to detail and a deep understanding of its impact on product quality and usability.
- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence or equivalent solutions.
- Deep passion for building software and mobile app solutions.
- Understanding of the software development life cycle.
- Experience with user research and usability testing to ensure the product meets user needs.
Benefits
- Ability to work from home one day per week and potentially at other times as agreed upon by the Director.
- Flexible working hours including nights, weekends, and early mornings as required.
