Product Owner, Digital Solutions: Elevate Patient Experience

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,600 - 141,201; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plans

Educational support

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a Product Owner to join the Digital Solutions Team. This role focuses on managing the product backlog, ensuring well-defined user stories, and collaborating closely with developers and UX designers.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and have experience in Agile environments. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, paid time off, and educational support. This position is primarily located in Charlottesville, requiring on-site presence at least two days a week.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst, or related digital product role.
• Strong backlog management skills - prioritization, grooming, and sprint readiness.
• Experience conducting user research or stakeholder interviews to inform product decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog at all times.
• Write user stories with explicit, testable acceptance criteria.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-up, and retrospectives.

Skills

Backlog management

Agile methodologies

User story writing

Stakeholder communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Airtable

Job description

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a Product Owner to join the Digital Solutions Team. This role focuses on managing the product backlog, ensuring well-defined user stories, and collaborating closely with developers and UX designers.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and have experience in Agile environments. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, paid time off, and educational support. This position is primarily located in Charlottesville, requiring on-site presence at least two days a week.