Product Owner / Business Analyst - Remote

Lensa; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking a Product Owner / Business Analyst to join their agile teams. This role involves directing work related to analysis, development, and testing resources, while collaborating with stakeholders to define product requirements and maximize revenue. Ideal candidates will have a BS degree and relevant experience in product ownership.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and flexible time off

401k with company match

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Employee assistance and flexible spending accounts

Health savings account with employer contributions

Adoption assistance and domestic partner coverage

Qualifications

• Two+ years of Product Ownership experience.
• Knowledge in data analysis, public speaking, agile methodologies, SDLC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops a deep understanding of the work and partners with the team to elaborate clear solution requirements.
• Facilitates PI planning projects alongside the Scrum Master.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to the agile team.

Skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Agile methodologies

Education

BS degree in Business, Communications, or related field

Job description

Product Owner / Business Analyst - Remote

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Mindex Technologies, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

Founded in 1994 and celebrating 30 years in business, Mindex is a software development company with a rich history of demonstrated software and product development success. We specialize in agile software development, cloud professional services, and creating our own innovative products. We are proud to be recognized as the #1 Software Developer in the 2023 RBJ's Book of Lists and ranked 27th in Rochester Chamber’s Top 100 Companies. Additionally, we have maintained our certification as a Great Place to Work for consecutive years. Our satisfied clients and #ROCstar employees are both rapidly growing—Are you next to join our team?

Mindex’s Software Development division is the go-to software developer for enterprise organizations looking to engage skilled technical resources to help them plan, navigate, and execute through the full software development lifecycle.

As an independent decision maker, the Product Owner/Business Analyst directs work related to analysis, development, and testing resources associated with one or more agile teams; and creates shared understanding of solution requirements through user flows, acceptance criteria, and other agile artifacts. The Product Owner/Business Analyst is responsible for defining work in the Product backlog and prioritizing that work for their assigned team(s), determining when product and application functionality is released into the market. They collaborate with the Product Manager to formulate strategies to maximize revenue/retention and minimize risk for their clients. They maintain ongoing relationships with stakeholders and conduct research to make informed decisions.

Essential Functions

1. Develops a deep understanding of the work, partners with the team and stakeholders to elaborate clear solution requirements.
2. Partners with the Product Manager to translate high-level project deliverables into actionable plans.
3. Communicates and collaborates with internal and external team members to identify product improvements, analyze user needs, and document features and requirements.
4. Facilitates PI planning projects alongside the Scrum Master to ensure scope and delivery plans align.
5. Collaborates with client stakeholders to work towards long-term product deliverables and project roadmap.
6. Supports project release planning with stakeholders.
7. Ensures product backlog and requirements are aligned.
8. Facilitates refinement sessions to ensure team alignment on requirements.
9. Represents Product Management as the Decision Maker on project teams, providing direction to scrum teams.
10. Provides leadership and mentorship to the agile team and Business Analyst.
11. Uses graphical representations like diagrams, models, and story maps to augment requirements.

Requirements

• BS degree in Business, Communications, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Two+ years of Product Ownership experience
• Experience in Financial / Human Resource industry is a plus
• Knowledge in data analysis, public speaking, agile methodologies, SDLC preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and flexible time off
• 401k with company match, including pre-tax and ROTH options
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance and flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account with employer contributions
• Additional benefits including adoption assistance and domestic partner coverage

Salary range: $70,000 - $120,000, based on skills and experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Physical Conditions/Requirements

• Sitting at a desk and working on a computer for prolonged periods
• No heavy lifting expected, exertion up to 10 lbs.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Type: Full-time
• Function: Product Management and Marketing
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting