Product Owner

Optomi - Des Plaines, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Des Plaines, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Junior Product Owner will support the Senior Product Owner in managing the product backlog and writing user stories for the Alerts team. This role is designed for individuals with 2+ years of experience in Agile environments, focusing on collaboration with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure effective product delivery. The position offers opportunities for growth within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure stories are understood and implementable
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines
• Present at demos, showcasing product updates and progress to stakeholders
• Utilize Jira and Confluence for documentation and tracking
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing and engineering, to ensure cohesive product delivery
• Support the Alerts team with projects related to email alerts, push notifications, payment reminders, and in-app learning tools
• Contribute to upcoming projects, including user preference centers, auto-pay setup, and user management tools

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a Business Analyst or Product Analyst role within an Agile environment
• Proficiency in writing user stories
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in cross-functional teamwork
• Knowledge of messaging and API integrations
• E-commerce experience is a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with messaging platforms, especially those related to alerts and notifications
• Background in API integrations
• Familiarity with e-commerce and communication-driven roles

Benefits

• Potential growth within the organization