Product Owner

V15P1Talonnn; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP is seeking a Product Owner in Chicago, IL to bridge business needs and the development team, owning the product backlog and roadmap. You will translate requirements into clear user stories and specs, collaborating with UX/UI designers to deliver user-centric solutions at pace.

Lead cross-functional teams within Agile processes, communicate progress to stakeholders, and balance technical feasibility with user value to drive competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, CS, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner in Agile environments.
• Strong ability to write user stories, use cases, and functional specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed product roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Create, refine, and prioritize user stories and use cases for the development team.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure usability and design quality.
• Work within Agile frameworks to facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Communicate product vision and progress to stakeholders, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement.
• Translate business needs into clear functional specs and design requirements.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback to identify enhancements and new features.

Skills

User stories writing

Backlog prioritization

Roadmap planning

Stakeholder communication

Agile frameworks

CSPO

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, CS, or related field

Job description

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Product Owner

Chicago, IL, US

About Company

At ADP we use the most comprehensive data in the industry to create workplace insights that help inform products, ideas, and decisions every day. For 75 years, ADP has been building a better world of work. Learn why more than 1,000,000 clients rely on ADP and why we’re always designing for people.

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About the Role

As a Product Owner, you will serve as the critical link between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that the product vision aligns with customer needs and company goals. You will be responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, translating business requirements into clear user stories and functional specifications. Your role will involve continuous collaboration with cross-functional teams including UX/UI designers, developers, and business analysts to deliver high-quality, user-centric products. You will drive the product roadmap, making strategic decisions that balance technical feasibility, user experience, and business value. Ultimately, your leadership will ensure timely delivery of innovative solutions that enhance user satisfaction and contribute to the company’s competitive advantage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in Agile development environments.
• Strong proficiency in writing user stories, use cases, and functional specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage product roadmaps.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Agile methodologies such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).
• Experience with UX design principles and user interface development.
• Familiarity with application design and software development lifecycle.
• Background in data analysis or business analytics tools.
• Experience working in a technology-driven or software development company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed product roadmap that aligns with business objectives and market demands.
• Create, refine, and prioritize user stories and use cases to guide the development team effectively.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to ensure the product meets high standards of usability and design.
• Work within Agile development frameworks to facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Communicate product vision and progress to stakeholders, incorporating feedback to continuously improve the product.
• Analyze business needs and translate them into clear functional specifications and application design requirements.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback to identify opportunities for enhancements and new features.

Skills

In this role, your business analytical skills will be essential for understanding market trends and customer needs, which inform the product roadmap and backlog prioritization. You will use your expertise in writing user stories and use cases to clearly communicate requirements to the development team, ensuring alignment and clarity. Agile development methodologies will guide your daily interactions, enabling you to facilitate sprint planning and adapt to changing priorities effectively. Your knowledge of application design, UX design, and user interface principles will help you collaborate with designers to create intuitive and engaging products. Additionally, your ability to draft detailed functional specifications will ensure that technical teams have a clear understanding of the product requirements, leading to successful implementation and delivery.