Product Owner

Comspek International; Wellington; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is searching for a skilled Product Owner to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will manage the product backlog, collaborate with software squads, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products that provide real value to customers. You will have the opportunity to promote Agile practices, foster continuous improvement, and make a significant impact in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about driving product success and thrive in an Agile setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and contribute to a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Ownership with successful outcomes.
• Strong experience with Agile software delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage product backlog and delivery strategy to maximize customer value.
• Promote Agile practices and foster a culture of ownership within the team.

Skills

Product Ownership

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Product Owner to join our dynamic team, working closely with software squads to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products that provide real value to our customers.

What you'll be doing:

• Own and manage the product backlog for your team, implementing a pragmatic delivery strategy focused on maximizing customer value, both internal and external.
• Collaborate with your team to define epics and user stories, ensuring thorough discussions and acceptance criteria to facilitate successful delivery.
• Monitor and measure the success of product initiatives, evaluating their effectiveness in achieving targeted business objectives.
• Actively promote Agile practices and advocate for continuous improvement within the team’s processes.
• Foster a culture of ownership, responsibility, and quality across the team.
• Present complex technical risks and opportunities in a clear, actionable manner to internal stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making.
• Identify and remove impediments to the team's success, escalating issues as necessary to secure additional support or resources.

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of commercial experience in Product Ownership with a proven track record of successful outcomes.
• Strong experience with Agile software delivery methodologies.
• Experience in fostering continuous improvement within teams.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to timely delivery.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Alignment with our company values and commitment to collaborative work.

Why Join Us?
You’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a supportive and innovative environment. Our client values collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. If you are passionate about driving product success and thrive in an Agile setting, we want to hear from you!

Note, all applicants will need full working rights to work in NZ.

Kia ora, Comspek and our clients fully support and encourage diverse hiring and inclusive recruitment processes. Don’t meet every single requirement of this job description? That’s ok - You do not need to tick every box or have expertise in the full JD. Comspek is dedicated to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces based on different clients’ needs. So, if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.