Product Owner / Business Analyst

Parsons; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative organization dedicated to redefining strategies and delivering groundbreaking solutions. This role as a Product Owner/Business Analyst involves collaborating with teams to manage complex software projects, ensuring stakeholder requirements are met, and leading product strategies from inception to implementation. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, utilizing your skills in Agile methodologies and web development to create impactful user experiences. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to essential infrastructure projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Flexible Schedules

Life Insurance

Holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management or technical solutions.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the product backlog, including grooming and definition.
• Collaborate effectively in an Agile environment, working in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Agile Project Management

Attention to Detail

SQL Queries

Web Development (Java, JavaScript, HTML5, Angular)

UX/UI Design

Microsoft Office

JIRA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Certified Scrum Product Owner

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Visio

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to your career aspirations, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Join a team of exceptional people sharing a common quest. Experience a workplace where you can be yourself, thrive, and find your next opportunity right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

As a workgroup, we are committed to winning! We thrive on competition, which motivates us individually and as a team. It sparks our creativity, helps us overcome obstacles, and drives us to stay ahead. Our sense of urgency and commitment to excellence inspire us all.

The Product Owner / Business Analyst is responsible for eliciting and documenting requirements from stakeholders and leading the team to deliver value to customers. The role involves creating detailed, comprehensible requirements for both business and technical teams, proposing solutions for complex business areas, preparing specifications, and assisting with testing.

Applicants should have several years of experience managing and delivering complex software projects, with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and a reputation for attention to detail. You will communicate business goals clearly, build shared understanding among teams and stakeholders, and assist with backlog grooming and product definition.

Note: Applicants must be located in Virginia.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate effectively in an Agile environment, working in a fast-paced, innovative, and team-oriented setting.
2. Manage and maintain the product backlog, including grooming and definition.
3. Communicate proactively with customers to create and refine user stories, process flows, and test cases.
4. Evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and translate high-level requests into detailed requirements.
5. Apply strong analytical skills to interpret customer needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
6. Develop product strategies from inception to implementation.
7. Manage decisions impacting the final product throughout its development lifecycle.
8. Apply Lean principles for efficient delivery.
9. Elicit requirements through interviews, workshops, analysis, and other methods.
10. Define acceptance criteria with the scrum team.
11. Ensure delivered solutions meet stakeholder requirements.
12. Create wireframes, mockups, and user journeys for various devices.
13. Utilize UX methodologies to uncover user needs and identify improvement opportunities.
14. Lead with emerging UX best practices, trends, and technologies.
15. Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish technical visions and analyze usability tradeoffs.
16. Review test plans and scripts, maintain issue logs, and support post-implementation activities.
17. Create strategic documents and white papers for executive management.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

1. Extensive experience managing complex software projects.
2. Deep understanding of Agile project management.
3. Exceptional attention to detail.
4. Experience with QA procedures and SQL queries.
5. Knowledge of OBDII technology is a plus.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio, JIRA, UX/UI Design, and Agile Scrum.
7. Web development skills with Java, JavaScript, HTML5, Angular, REST, etc.

Education & Certification:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field, with 5+ years of experience in product management or technical solutions.
2. Certified Scrum Product Owner preferred.
3. Experience in the automotive industry or with top-tier tech consulting is advantageous.

Join our innovative organization dedicated to refining methods and renewing strategies. Bring your creativity and contribute to groundbreaking solutions. Apply today and take your next step with Parsons, a leader in technical services and engineering.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None

Our Critical Infrastructure team designs and delivers essential infrastructure worldwide, promoting economic growth, mobility, sustainability, and resiliency. We value our employees and offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, flexible schedules, and holidays.

This position will be posted for at least 3 days and up to 30 days until filled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We invest in our employees’ wellbeing and growth. Join us and imagine next!

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