Product Owner

CertiPath; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) plan with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Company holidays

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Reston, VA is seeking a Product Owner to manage the product lifecycle and lead development sprints. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of product ownership experience and strong skills in communication and problem-solving. You will work in a dynamic environment, shape product vision, and ensure successful delivery of innovative solutions. This position also offers generous benefits including health coverage and an unlimited PTO policy.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Product Owner.
• Experience with Atlassian Agile Products.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete product lifecycle from release planning to delivery.
• Prioritize items in the product backlog based on value-over-cost analysis.
• Collaborate with the Director of Product to set the product vision.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Facilitation skills

Interpersonal talents

Ability to adapt to changing environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

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Tired of being a cog in the machine? Looking for stability with the freedom to innovate? At CertiPath you can have both while making the world more secure and simplifying access processes. We are seeking a Product Owner to work with stakeholders and development team members to manage the complete product lifecycle, from release planning through development sprints and delivery. Join our team, take control of the process, and crush your goals at CertiPath.

I’ve never heard of CertiPath. What do you do?

At CertiPath, we are the experts in software and services for high-assurance digital identity verification and management. We are an established organization with a 21-year track record of delivering on our promises, with the drive and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. CertiPath is focused on bringing facility and network access management for Commercial clients and Government agencies alike into the 21st century.

So, what will the Product Owner at CertiPath do?

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where you will guide the team in developing and delivering software that simplifies solutions for a broad set of interrelated problems. Specifically, you will partner with Product Management to document roadmap features and lead a team of software developers and quality analysts in delivering reliable solutions that customers love. You will create and deploy cutting-edge solutions for commercial and government clients alike. Best of all, you’ll get to grow your experience working alongside smart people to solve problems that make the world a safer, more efficient place.

What does a typical day look like for the Product Owner?

• Release Planning
  • Collaborate with the Director of Product to set the product vision
  • Gather feature requirements from internal and external stakeholders
  • Prioritize items in the product backlog based on value-over-cost analysis
  • Present prioritized backlog items to consider for the release
  • Understand, document, and plan for the critical dependencies for each Epic in the release
• Development Sprints
  • Break down Epics into Stories with clear acceptance criteria
  • Prioritize Stories in the Jira backlog by using product road mapping and backlog management tools
  • Triage and prioritize product support tickets during Development Sprints
  • Plan and lead Story Refinement sessions with the team by explaining acceptance criteria and gaining consensus on level of effort estimates
  • Co-own Sprint Planning activities with the team by setting Sprint Goals
  • Review and approve all Story and Bug tickets during the Sprint
  • Evaluate team progress towards Sprint Goals by monitoring the Jira board and proactively preventing bottlenecks
  • Co-own Sprint Close activities with the team by leading Retrospectives
  • Present feature demos to stakeholders during the Development Sprints, incorporating feedback throughout the release
• Product Delivery
  • Confirm release plan scope is met for each Epic
  • Approve Quality test plans and results
  • Create detailed User Guide documentation
  • Assist the team in any way possible to ensure a successful delivery

What does the growth potential look like?

The Product Owner role may lead to a manager role and, with enough company growth, the potential is limitless.

What qualifications do you look for?

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, product management, information technology, cybersecurity, business, or equivalent experience in a related field
• 6+ years of experience as a Product Owner
• Experience with Atlassian Agile Products; specifically, JIRA and Confluence
• Demonstrated experience supporting a wide array of senior technical engineers and managers
• Strong communication skills, analytical, problem‑solving skills, and facilitation skills
• Excellent interpersonal talents to partner, interact, and effectively communicate with technical and business stakeholders
• An ability to adapt to an ever‑changing environment and be a change agent for the team
• Demonstrated ability to analyze high‑level needs utilizing use cases/scenarios and relate them to the requirements
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with customers to convert their requirements into prioritized feature deliverables on the product roadmap

We’re extra impressed with:

• Master's degree in computer science, product management, information technology, cybersecurity, business, or equivalent experience in a related field
• Familiarity with high‑assurance identity management software solutions
• Agile Product Owner or other related certifications
• Demonstrated experience in technical judgment with a significant impact on program success
• Well‑versed, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes

What kind of benefits does CertiPath offer?

CertiPath offers outstanding benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; a Health Savings Account plan; and a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match. We also believe strongly in maintaining a quality work‑life balance, so we offer an unlimited PTO policy, seven company holidays, and a week-long break at the end of each year.

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