Product Owner

Samaritan's Purse; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental & vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

10 sick days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Product Owner to lead discovery and delivery of technology products that address real user problems and align with ministry objectives. You will own and refine the backlog, write clear user stories with acceptance criteria, and collaborate with design, development, and QA teams to ensure value-driven releases.

You will mentor the Product Business Analyst, evangelize the product internally, and drive a compelling product vision through sprint planning and roadmap

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile methodologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of customer-facing and data-centric digital products.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and enterprise systems.
• Proven ability to work independently and thrive as a collaborative team member.
• Thorough knowledge of software testing practices and techniques, including acceptance criteria, defect triage, and QA processes.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own and refine the product backlog by creating, sequencing, and prioritizing user stories based on ministry value, user insights, and strategic objectives.
• Ensure backlog items are well-defined, with clear acceptance criteria and deliver maximum business and user value.
• Conduct discovery to understand user needs and integrate feedback into the roadmap and backlog.
• Mentor the Product Business Analyst to ensure high-quality requirements gathering and stakeholder analysis.
• Collaborate with UI/UX, QA, and development teams throughout sprints for feedback and direction.
• Articulate a clear product vision guiding sprint goals and team alignment.
• Lead planning activities including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, demos, and release planning.

Skills

SDLC knowledge

Agile methodologies

Data analysis

Independent work

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Biblical Studies credits (12 credit hours)

Job description

Overview

Samaritan's Purse is looking for a Product Owner to lead the discovery and delivery of technology products that solve real user problems. The role focuses on creating valuable, usable, and feasible solutions aligned with ministry objectives and works closely with design, development, QA, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Own and refine the product backlog by creating, sequencing, and prioritizing user stories based on ministry value, user insights, and strategic objectives. Ensure all backlog items are well‑defined, include clear acceptance criteria, and deliver maximum business and user value.
• Evangelize the product internally and externally by building strong relationships with business users and stakeholders. Conduct discovery to deeply understand user needs and ensure feedback is continuously integrated into the product roadmap and backlog.
• Mentor and guide the Product Business Analyst to ensure high‑quality requirements gathering, user story development, and stakeholder analysis, aligning the analyst's work with product vision and backlog priorities.
• Partner with UI/UX, QA, and development teams throughout sprints to provide ongoing feedback, clarification, and strategic direction. Accept or reject work based on alignment with user needs and quality standards, and redirect sprints when product goals or strategy shift.
• Articulate and maintain a clear, compelling product vision that guides sprint goals and keeps the team aligned with ministry and organizational goals.
• Lead and participate in planning activities, including sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, demos, and release planning, to ensure consistent alignment between team execution and product vision.
• Provide regular progress updates to IT leadership and clearly communicate status to stakeholders for transparency and shared understanding.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile methodologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of customer‑facing and data‑centric digital products, particularly those supporting constituent management, engagement, or fundraising activities.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and enterprise systems, with the ability to analyze data structures and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Proven ability to work independently and thrive as a collaborative team member.
• Thorough knowledge of software testing practices and techniques, including acceptance criteria, defect triage, and quality assurance processes.
• 12 credit hours of college‑level Biblical Studies (strongly preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Paid Family Medical Leave.
• Term Life Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 12 vacation/personal days.
• 10 sick days.

Job Details

Location: Irving, TX (On‑Site). Type: Full‑Time. Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required).