Associate Product Owner
This is a remote position.
Job Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Associate Product Owner to join our team. This role requires a balance of technical understanding, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will support the delivery of high-quality SaaS products by assisting in managing technical requirements, facilitating communication, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
The successful candidate should possess a solid foundation in software development processes, including mobile and web technologies, and be able to contribute to sprint planning, backlog management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Project Role: Associate Product Owner
Work Experience: 0-2 years
Work location: Remote
Must Have Skills: Product/Project Management, Scrum, Agile, Technical Understanding, Mobile App Development (iOS, Android)
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality SaaS products within defined timelines.
- Collaborate with senior developers and stakeholders to understand technical requirements and assist in aligning project goals.
- Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in line with organizational priorities.
- Help create and maintain project plans, scope documents, and timelines.
- Facilitate team communication and collaboration, contributing to a cohesive team environment.
- Manage and prioritize product backlog under supervision, considering technical dependencies and trade-offs.
- Participate in project status meetings and contribute to stakeholder updates.
- Identify potential risks and assist in developing contingency plans.
- Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with technical and business requirements.
Technical Profile
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably with SaaS platforms or mobile app development.
- Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies and familiarity with leading sprints or managing projects within these frameworks.
- Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), technical architecture, and mobile technologies (iOS, Android).
- Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) to facilitate communication with development teams.
- Experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Asana.
- Ability to evaluate technical requirements and contribute to aligning development efforts with strategic goals.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Good communication skills
- Good, positive attitude
- Good debugging and problem-solving skills
- Good IQ
- Lots of common sense
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