Lead Product Owner

SVEN - The Digital 1st Agency; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors & teams

Monthly employee programs

Recognition for hustle

In-house training

SCRUM/Agile practices

Health & life insurance

Job summary

SVEN - The Digital 1st Agency is seeking an experienced Business Analyst/Project Coordinator to gather client requirements and translate them into clear User Stories with acceptance criteria. You will work with stakeholders to prioritize work, cascade requirements to internal teams, and lead project kickoffs to ensure successful delivery.

You will coordinate content data collection, UI/UX changes with the design team, and maintain documentation in the Knowledge Base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, management, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Gather client requirements for development/technical projects.
• Document User Requirements as User Stories and define acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize tasks with key stakeholders and cascade to internal teams.
• Coordinate with Scrum Master to ensure timely delivery and updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with client for content/data collection and design approvals.
• Communicate project progress regularly to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Planning & time management

Team leadership

Requirements gathering

Project ownership

Influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / management or related fields

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 day-to-day basis

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, management, or other related fields.
• At least 5 years experience in business/system analysis, product owner, or a related field.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• 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.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Candidates must be willing to work on-site if required, but will otherwise have the flexibility to work from anywhere

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.