Product Owner

EXL; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL in New York, NY, is seeking a Product Owner to maximize product value by guiding the scrum team and managing the product backlog in a hybrid work environment (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). This full-time role requires a minimum of 6+ years of experience and a strong background in product ownership within Agile settings.

The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, define clear acceptance criteria, and drive the lifecycle from strategic planning to deployment, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of product ownership or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and breakdown market problems into prioritized, deliverable stories.
• Manage multiple features at once and prioritize work delivery.
• Oversee entire product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Work closely with development teams to deliver stories that add customer value.
• Be involved with all phases of development (analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment).
• Ensure product quality expectations are defined and known across the team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

Job Title: Product owner

Locations: New York, NY (Hybrid -- 3 days onsite and 2 days' work from home)

Type: Full-time

Experience: 6+ Years

Summary

The main function of a product owner is to maximize the value of products created by the scrum development team. A typical product owner will streamline the lifecycle of the product through managing the product backlog.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze and breakdown market problems into prioritized, deliverable stories
• Manage multiple features at once and ensure work gets delivered in prioritized order.
• Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Work closely with development teams to deliver stories that add customer value at a regular cadence.
• Be involved with all phases of development (analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment).
• Ensure product quality expectations are defined and known across the team.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.