Technical Product Owner

Job Details:

Job Title: Technical Product Owner

Duration: Contract to Hire

Location: Atlanta, GA || Hybrid

Job Description:

Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Product Owner
• Experience working as a Product Owner or closely collaborating with product owners
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Proficient in AWS services, including S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and a solid understanding of the cloud operating model
• Extensive experience in Scrum and Kanban environments
• Agile Requirements Definition : Skilled in defining Epics and Stories, including both functional and technical requirements for product/service organizations
• Agile Metrics : Familiar with using metrics such as velocity and burndowns to improve team productivity
• Root Cause Analysis : Proficient in analyzing issues through logs, console errors, and other data to identify causes, prevent future problems, and implement resolutions
• In-depth understanding of Agile principles and processes
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Highly organized with excellent time management capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective negotiator and collaborator with stakeholders to prioritize product backlog
• Creative thinker with great attention to detail

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Technical Product Owner (TPO)
• Solid software development knowledge
• Expertise in Scrum practices and techniques, including Definition of Done, User Stories, Automated Testing, Backlog Refinement
• Familiarity with other Agile frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Lean)
• Excellent servant leadership skills and ability to facilitate team growth and self-organization
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• Scrum Master certification (CSM) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Backlog Management & Prioritization : Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the Release and Sprint Backlogs are well-defined and prioritized to allow the Scrum Team to deliver value sprint after sprint
• Story Preparation : Ensure the team has an adequate supply of well-prepared user stories to work on for each sprint
• Story Translation : Help the Product Owner and Product Manager translate vision and requirements into actionable Epics and User Stories that the Scrum Team can deliver incrementally
• Backlog Grooming : Assist in backlog management, iteration planning, and grooming user stories to ensure the team is always focused on the highest-value work aligned with product strategy
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with Product Management, UX, and other teams to ensure that user stories, UX requirements, and technical requirements (e.g., API creation, integrations, etc.) are clearly defined and captured
• Technical Story Creation : Write detailed technical stories (e.g., for system integration, API work, code refactoring) to ensure proper functionality and smooth product development
• Root Cause Analysis & Resolution : Lead the team in root cause analysis of production issues, ensuring appropriate resolution and implementation of preventive measures
• Agile Best Practices : Stay current with the latest Agile/Scrum trends and best practices, integrating them into the team's processes
• AWS Experience : Prioritize and manage work for products hosted on AWS; ensure the team understands AWS services and integrates them effectively into the product development cycle

Key Skills & Expertise

• Agile & Scrum Expertise : In-depth knowledge of Scrum ceremonies, artifacts, and best practices, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Product Management & Prioritization : Expertise in managing and prioritizing product backlogs, ensuring high-impact work aligns with overall business goals
• Team Leadership : Proven ability to facilitate team development, remove obstacles, and foster self-organization
• Communication & Stakeholder Management : Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders, explain complex concepts, and negotiate prioritization of deliverables
• Cloud & AWS Knowledge : Practical experience with AWS services and cloud-based infrastructure to enhance product delivery and scalability

Additional Information

• Certifications : Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Product Owner certification
• Languages & Tools : Familiar with Jira, Confluence, Slack, and other Agile project management tools
• Cloud Technologies : Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services like S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and other cloud solutions

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