Business Analyst / Product Owner
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst / Product Owner to manage and deliver IT products through their entire lifecycle. This role is responsible for providing key inputs into IT product strategy and design, as well as being accountable for IT product operation and change.
This is an Agile Squad role that requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or a similar field, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage changes to IT products
* Manage self-contained, autonomous, cross-functional teams aligned to products
* Drive continuous improvement
* Be a key stakeholder and influencer in defining and implementing IT product strategy and design
* Develop and execute on both the product roadmap and technical strategy
* Develop and execute on delivery plans for all assigned areas of responsibility
* Provide leadership to squads to deliver new software features and components
* Perform people management activities where applicable
* Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle
* Research, learn, evaluate, and make technology recommendations
* Work with Product Managers and Project Managers to plan and produce deliverables
* Work closely with Business Analysts where applicable in relation to Product Manage Backlogs/Scrumboards/Kanbans ensuring non-functional requirements are implemented
* Work with QA manager and QA leads to ensure quality hand offs from development to QA, and ensuring overall product quality
Key Requirements:
* Degree in Computer Science or similar
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* 3+ years of experience in a similar role
* Proven track record of software delivery in a Change (Project) & Service Operation (Support) environment
* Previous experience in an Agile/Scrum environment
* Solid technical background with hands-on experience in software development
* Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
* Ability to lead teams in driving high standards of change delivery & product/service provision