Koch Industries - Wichita, KS

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Wichita, KS
10,001+ employees
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Product Owner to join our team at Koch Capabilities. This individual will play a crucial role in owning and managing multiple Generative AI products, applications, and assets. The role will be part of the Koch Generative AI Capability and will report up through the CTO organization. The Product Owner will work daily with technical resources, leaders, other Product Owners, and enabling capability teams like Learning and Development. In this position, the Product Owner will start each day by reviewing the product backlog and prioritizing tasks based on the strategic direction set by the Product Manager. They will conduct daily stand-up meetings with the agile team to discuss progress and address any issues or blockers. Close collaboration with the development team is essential to clarify requirements and ensure they have a clear understanding of what needs to be done. Regular communication with stakeholders, including the Product Manager, will be necessary to provide updates and gather feedback. The Product Owner will continuously refine the product backlog, adding new items as necessary and updating existing ones to reflect changes in strategy. Participation in sprint planning meetings will be required to determine what work will be done in the upcoming sprint. The Product Owner will also review the progress of current tasks and adjust priorities as needed, identify potential risks or issues that could impact the product, and work on strategies to mitigate them. They will constantly think about the evolution of the product, considering customer feedback, market trends, and technological advancements. Additionally, participation in retrospective meetings at the end of each sprint will be necessary to discuss what went well, what didn't, and how processes can be improved for the next sprint.

Responsibilities

  • Review and prioritize the product backlog based on strategic direction set by the Product Manager.
  • Conduct daily stand-up meetings with the agile team to discuss progress and address any issues or blockers.
  • Work closely with the development team to clarify requirements and ensure they have a clear understanding of what needs to be done.
  • Regularly communicate with stakeholders, including the Product Manager, to provide updates and gather feedback.
  • Continuously refine the product backlog, adding new items as necessary and updating existing ones to reflect changes in strategy.
  • Participate in sprint planning meetings to determine what work will be done in the upcoming sprint.
  • Review the progress of current tasks and adjust priorities as needed.
  • Identify potential risks or issues that could impact the product and work on strategies to mitigate them.
  • Constantly think about the evolution of the product, considering customer feedback, market trends, and technological advancements.
  • Participate in retrospective meetings at the end of each sprint to discuss what went well, what didn't, and how processes can be improved for the next sprint.

Requirements

  • Prior experience in product ownership or management, preferably within the AI industry, with a proven track record of translating strategic goals into actionable plans.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with various stakeholders and the development team.
  • Ability to think strategically and solve problems effectively, with a focus on aligning day-to-day tasks with the overall product strategy.
  • Strong focus on defining, refining, and prioritizing product backlogs to deliver maximum value in a collaborative environment.

Nice-to-haves

  • A strong technical understanding of Generative AI products, applications, and assets to effectively manage and guide the development team.
  • Previous experience leading cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
  • Possession of a recognized certification in Product Ownership or Agile methodologies, such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager.

Benefits

  • AD&D insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
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