Jr. Product Owner

SVEN - The Digital 1st Agency; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certification

HMO and life insurance

In-house learning programs

Company-sponsored training

Job summary

SVEN - The Digital 1st Agency in the Philippines seeks aTechnical Project Scoping & Coordination professional to gather client requirements, document User Stories, and define acceptance criteria. You will prioritize tasks with stakeholders and cascade changes to internal teams, ensuring proper resource assignment and regular progress updates.

You will coordinate with the Scrum Master and clients for content/data collection and UI/UX approvals, while keeping knowledge bases up-to-date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in IT, CS, management or related fields.
• 1–2 years experience in business/system analysis, product owner or related field.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and reach acceptable solutions.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Experience creating reports and presenting findings.
• Track record of following through on commitments.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• History of leading and supporting successful projects.

Responsibilities

• Gathers client requirements for development/technical projects.
• Documents User Requirements as User Stories and defines Acceptance Criteria.
• Prioritizes tasks with stakeholders and cascades requirements across teams.
• Leads project kickoff and ensures proper resource assignment.
• Provides clear, regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates with Scrum Master for timely delivery.
• Gathers client content/data and coordinates UI/UX changes with creative team.
• Updates Knowledge Base with project updates for proper documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Documentation

Technical thinking

Reporting & presentations

Commitment & follow-through

Planning & organization

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science/Management

Tools

SCRUM

Job description

TECHNICAL PROJECT SCOPING & COORDINATION

• Gathers client requirements for any development/technical projects.
• Documents the User Requirements (as User Stories) and defines the User Acceptance Criteria.
• Works with key stakeholders to prioritize tasks and tickets.
• Properly cascades the requirement, and any other changes thereafter, to the different internal teams for production.
• Spearheads project kickoff to ensure proper cascade and assignment of resources.
• Provide clear and regular updates on projects to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates with the Scrum Master to ensure the timely and successful delivery of projects.
• Coordinates with the client for content/data collection for the project as well as creative/design approval Coordinates with the creative team for UI/UX changes.
• Updates the Knowledge Base System for any updates about the project for proper documentation.

SOFTWARE TESTING AND CLIENT ACCEPTANCE

• Checks software readiness by ensuring that the user acceptance criteria is met.
• Conducts user acceptance tests with the client. Ensures that product delivery is complete, and within scope. TECH INSIGHTS Works with the accounts team for pitches and new requirements.
• Seeks out data-driven trends and identifies key consumer insights to shape technical strategy.
• Constantly strives to deepen understanding of new technologies to stay attuned to what’s new and what’s possible.
• Understand different platforms to discern advantages and limitations.

CLIENT SERVICING AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Build and manage long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients through exceptional service on a day-to-day basis.

REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, management, or other related fields.
• At least 1-2 years experience in business/system analysis, product owner, or a related field.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Fundamental technical, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills.
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
• A track record of following through on commitments.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience leading and developing top performing teams.
• A history of leading and supporting successful projects.
• Must be willing to report on a Hybrid setup (once to twice a week) in our office in Quezon City

BENEFITS

DIGITAL WORK MADE REFRESHING FOR YOU

Digital isn’t the easiest industry to be part of — it’s always on and always evolving. The client pressure is real, but with the right support and programs in place, you’ll know you’ve got it — and we gotchu too as part of one of only two agencies in the Philippines certified as a Great Place to Work.

BEST SUPPORT FAM

• Immerse in a supportive atmosphere with uplifting mentors and teams.
• Vibe with us through monthly employee programs and events
• Get recognized for your hustle – we celebrate wins

DIGITAL 1ST PRODUCTIVITY

• Level up on efficiency through Digital 1st equipment, tools, and systems.
• Boost your skills with in-house learning programs and company-sponsored training.
• Stay agile by adhering to SCRUM and Agile methodologies and rituals.

FULFILLING BREAKTHROUGHS

• Own your career path with regular appraisals and growth opportunities.
• Rotate through diverse projects, gaining exposure to different languages, frameworks, and platforms.
• Use your leaves in any way you like – for catching up, pursuing your passions, or contributing to the community.
• Stay healthy and secured with HMO and life insurance, plus all-around support from different experts on mental health, nutrition, finances, and more.