Product Owner - Remote

Overview

Our Product Owners need to understand the business issues and challenges of e-commerce, from online marketing to logistics. Working with internal team members and external customers, gather and assess product requirements, help prioritize them and, as a Product Owner in the agile process, communicate them to the development teams.

In Short

• Work with teams and internal stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct research and understand business needs.
• Guide multiple scrum teams in breaking down large features, creating well written user stories, including detailed acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Business Analysts to establish feature goals and work with technical teams to ensure these goals are incrementally delivered managing constraints and dependencies along the way.
• Prioritize stories, making data driven decisions and ensuring alignment with the wider Product Roadmaps.
• Independently manage the teams workload and timelines, seeking input on only the most complex tasks.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts for both the Business and Engineering teams.
• Coordinate and manage team meetings such as Daily Stand Ups, Planning, Refinement, and Retrospective sessions.
• Participate and support the demonstration of new features to customers and team members.
• Lead unplanned work without impacting committed, high priority deliverables.
• Provide mentorship and guidance, acting as a resource for less expert colleagues.

Requirements

• Consistent track record of working in the product delivery space in an agile/scrum environment, ideally 5+ years in a Product Owner/ Manager role.
• Bachelor or master’s degree or equivalent experience in a Computer Science, Engineering or Analytical field.
• An appreciation of how product design works with and integrates into software development.
• Experience in or knowledge of retail e-commerce, order management or logistics products is highly desirable.
• Scrum Certified Product Owner or SAFE 4/5 certified would be beneficial.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and organization skills.
• Self-motivated and results driven with a high level of initiative and desire to get things done.
• Passionate about product development and willing to introduce change and challenge existing processes and procedures.
• Experience in business analysis, systems analysis, data analysis, software design, or related SDLC roles.
• Previous experience working with highly technical teams is a must.
• Think Platform Security, System Integrations, Package development, DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering when applying.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits: Your financial well being is important to us. Join ESW and experience the satisfaction of being rewarded for your hard work, dedication and commitment.
• Professional and personal development: Find your spark and leave your mark. We will ensure your talent is nurtured and cultivated for growth and success throughout your career with ESW.
• Hybrid Working: Our Hybrid Working Model empowers you to embrace the flexibility of hybrid working and enjoy the best of office and remote work.
• Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion: When we win, we win together. You'll be part of a culture that values every individual for who they are, fostering an environment where uniqueness is encouraged.