Jr Product Owner

SVEN - The Digital 1st Agency; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Best Support Fam

DIGITAL 1ST PRODUCTIVITY

Job summary

SVEN - The Digital 1st Agency in Quezon City is seeking a proactive Technical Project Scoping & Coordination specialist to help shape, plan, and deliver digital projects from Quezon City in a Hybrid setup.

You will gather client requirements, write user stories and acceptance criteria, prioritize work, cascade details to internal teams, lead project kickoffs, and maintain clear updates for stakeholders while collaborating with the Scrum Master.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, management, or related field.
• 1–2 years experience in business/system analysis or product ownership.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver acceptable solutions.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Fundamental technical/analytical thinking.
• Experience creating detailed reports and presentations.
• Proven ability to follow through on commitments.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Experience leading and developing top performing teams.
• History of leading and supporting successful projects.
• Willing to report to a Hybrid setup once or twice a week in Quezon City.

Responsibilities

• Gathers client requirements for development/technical projects.
• Documents User Requirements as User Stories and defines User Acceptance Criteria.
• Works with stakeholders to prioritize tasks and tickets.
• Cascades requirements to internal teams for production.
• Speaks at project kickoff to ensure proper resource assignment.
• Provides clear and regular updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinates with the Scrum Master to ensure delivery.
• Coordinates with client for content/data collection and UI/UX approval.
• Updates the Knowledge Base System with project updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

Documentation

Planning & time mgmt

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Management

Tools

SCRUM

Job description

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.