Senior Product Owner

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Product Owner to join their dynamic team in Tampa. This role focuses on bridging the gap between product development and business stakeholders, ensuring that customer needs align with the strategic goals of the department. You will lead an Agile team, utilizing Scrum methodologies to prioritize features and develop product strategies. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a large public university environment. If you are passionate about driving product success and enhancing stakeholder engagement, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

11 Paid Holidays

Retirement Options including 401K match

Tuition Assistance for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT or Project Management.
• Experience as a Product Owner in a Scrum environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a bridge between product development and stakeholders.
• Lead complex tasks and establish strategic goals.
• Write user stories and manage the product backlog.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Scrum

Product Management

Stakeholder Management

JIRA

Confluence

User Story Writing

Backlog Grooming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or IT-related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Position Summary:

This position will act as a Senior Product Owner on a production team utilizing Scrum methodology and implement Agile ideology. The Senior Product Owner serves as a bridge between the product development process, business stakeholders, and clients. The primary goal is to provide value for the business/customers and align the business needs with the overall strategy of the department. Responsibilities include meeting with stakeholders, developing and adapting product vision, writing user stories, prioritizing and grooming the backlog, and release planning. The position attends daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. The ultimate goal of an Agile team is to understand business needs and develop optimal business and/or IT solutions in partnership with department stakeholders and functional experts.

Additional Information for Applicants:

The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Work Arrangement: Remote

Organizational Summary:

Located in Tampa Bay, Florida, USF is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. It is one of the nation's largest public universities, serving over 50,000 students, with a focus on innovation and regional engagement. USF Information Technology provides various technology services across the university.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Options including 401K match
• Tuition Assistance for employees and dependents

Minimum Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or IT-related field plus three years of IT or Project Management experience, or seven years of relevant experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years of experience as a Product Owner or in a Scrum environment using tools like JIRA and Confluence. Certified Product Owner preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Customer/Stakeholder Relations: Providing strategic consultation, creating reports, and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Project Management and Product Backlog: Leading complex tasks, analyzing enterprise problems, and establishing strategic goals.
• Prioritization and Planning: Using methods like MoSCoW, Story Mapping, and Kano Analysis to prioritize features and develop product strategies.
• Mentorship: Guiding and reviewing other Product Owners and increasing their autonomy.
• Review/Testing: Writing acceptance criteria, finalizing user stories, and validating prototypes.
• Agile Project Management: Applying Scrum and Agile methodologies effectively, partnering with Scrum Masters.