Job Description
Fantastic opportunity for an agile Transformation Partner in large scale national project, acting as the point of contact between technology resources and business stakeholders.
Your main duties will include determining the overall suite of tools and/or solutions, managing various backlog items and deciding which features each product will have according to business need and user preferences. You will act as the primary conduit between the technology resources and business stakeholders.
More specifically, you will fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:
· Collaborating with users and stakeholders to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into technical requirements
· Assessing value, developing cases, and prioritising epics, features, and user stories to ensure work focuses on those with a maximum value that are aligned with product strategy
· Defining and sharing the vision for the team's technical solutions
· Creating delivery road map(s) based on this vision
· Managing backlogs and prioritising based on changing requirements
· Overseeing all stages of product creation including design and development
· Work with business stakeholders to optimise UAT approach and communication around same
· Drafting key objective results, and/or other indicators, and applying the data for the product to make business decisions
· Assisting in the drafting of appropriately detailed specifications for technical features so they are clearly understood by the development teams
· Monitoring and evaluating product progress at each stage of the process
· Helping to increase the understanding of Agile practices, new technologies opportunities and other new trends within the business
· Acting as an ambassador for the product internally and externally and as the primary contact for queries related to the product
About You:
The ideal candidate would have a good understanding of the A&T business strategy & requirements and the potential for technological solutions to deliver those requirements. You should be familiar with agile processes and, ideally, you would have proven hands-on experience managing all stages of the product life cycle, coupled with a proven ability to achieve delivery timelines whilst measuring progress during development.
In addition, the following skills, knowledge and/or qualifications would be beneficial:
· Knowledge of the energy market
· In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology & the role of the Product Owner
· Experience with the definition of minimum marketable feature, minimum marketable product, and minimum viable product.
· Ability to challenge & influence stakeholders at all levels
· Working knowledge of product development architecture
· Proficiency in the use of analytic tools
· Ability to prioritise effectively
· Excellent knowledge of user-centred design principles
· Ability to work with large teams and on large projects
· Understanding of design quality standards
· Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills
· Attention to detail, self-driven, and active listening
Finally, any certifications relevant to this area, such as Professional Scrum Product Owner, would be advantageous.
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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