Product Owner

Photon - Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking an experienced and driven Product Owner to lead the vision and execution of our global digital platform project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management, a deep understanding of digital platforms, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. This role will require close collaboration with stakeholders across the globe to deliver a seamless, high-performing digital experience that meets the needs of a diverse global audience. In this position, you will be responsible for defining and communicating the product vision and strategy for the global digital platform, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. You will create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the strategic direction and delivers maximum value to the business. Collaborating with global stakeholders to gather and refine requirements will be crucial, as you will translate them into user stories and detailed specifications for the development team. You will work closely with the development team during sprint planning to ensure that the highest priority items are being addressed and that the team understands the requirements and objectives. As the primary point of contact between the development team and stakeholders, you will manage expectations and ensure that the team is consistently delivering value. Additionally, you will develop and maintain a product roadmap that outlines key deliverables, timelines, and milestones, communicating this roadmap to stakeholders at all levels. Collaboration with UX/UI designers will be essential to ensure that the digital platform provides a seamless and intuitive user experience that meets the needs of a global audience. You will monitor the performance of the digital platform, using data and analytics to inform product decisions and identify areas for improvement. Continuous feedback gathering from users and stakeholders will allow you to iterate on the product, making necessary adjustments to meet evolving needs and ensure ongoing success. Finally, you will identify and manage risks related to the product, including technical, operational, and market risks, ensuring that mitigation strategies are in place.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy for the global digital platform.
• Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog to reflect strategic direction.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, translating them into user stories.
• Work closely with the development team during sprint planning to address high-priority items.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the development team and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap outlining key deliverables and timelines.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Monitor the performance of the digital platform using data and analytics.
• Continuously gather feedback from users and stakeholders to iterate on the product.
• Identify and manage risks related to the product.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or an MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a Product Owner role.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms, web technologies, and software development processes.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is essential.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive product decisions and measure success.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Strong leadership skills to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with analytics tools is a plus.