Agile Product Owner

Benefits
U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company contribution, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 6 scheduled paid holidays. Additionally, eligible hourly/non-exempt and exempt employees accrue up to 112 hours of PTO based on years of service and may annually take up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time. Additional paid sick leave is also provided if required by state or local law.
Summary Of Position
The Agile Product Owner is responsible for prioritizing and maintaining the Product Backlog, including the definition of user stories and acceptance criteria. In this position, you will be responsible for the scrum framework, who is responsible for the success of product deliverables and maximizing the value of that product.
Essential Functions

• Prioritize and maintain the Product Backlog, including the definition of user stories and acceptance criteria
• Must demonstrate a strong understanding of agile methodologies, including hands-on experience writing epics and translating them into well-defined user stories. Formal training or certification in agile frameworks such as SAFe is preferred.
• Serve as the "voice of the customer" for the delivery teams, representing/reinforcing the customer's and business’s perspective throughout the product realization cycle
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of designers, business analysts, developers, system architects, quality engineers, and others to develop and execute against SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Product Increment (PI) objectives
• Continuously and transparently communicate with internal stakeholders the prioritization of the Product Backlog and the status of development efforts via System Demos, team- and program-level activities
• Define, prioritize, and drive the realization of specific product vision
• Work with Scrum Masters to help direct, motivate, and guide the delivery teams
• Act as the subject-matter expert for assigned products
• Attend all the Scrum seminar
• Collaborate with the team to break down program-level Features into detail-level user stories consumable and testable by the Scrum team
• Collaborate with User Experience partners in usability testing and the development of the user design
• Promote and drive Agile development methodology throughout the work and teams
• Manage, prioritize, and assess the impact of defects, and promote built-in quality throughout the development process
• Review, accept and prioritize feedback and new requirements from stakeholders
• Ensure that Scrum Team deliverables meet agreed-upon standards for quality and non-functional requirements and that the products meet the stated business need
• Review completed development work to ensure specified acceptance criteria have been met and that features and stories meet the definition of done
• Lead product community – uphold the principles of agile (e.g., seek collaboration, not consensus, influence, negotiate, integrate
• Empowered to make all critical decisions regarding functionality and priority
• Develops the acceptance criteria for the project - i.e. a succinct statement that defines when the project is done
• Accountable for success including measurement, timeline, scope

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability
• Tech Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Values Differences
• Customer Focus
• Resourcefulness
• Drives Results
• Plans and Prioritizes
• Decision Quality
• Self-Development

Work Environment
This position is based in a professional office setting and regularly utilizes workplace technology, including computers, smartphones, multifunction printers, cloud-based filing systems, and collaboration tools.
Physical Demands
This role requires physical capabilities that support the successful execution of key responsibilities. The employee regularly engages in verbal and written communication with colleagues and clients to address project-related inquiries and must be able to convey accurate information clearly and efficiently. The position involves remaining seated at a workstation for approximately 75% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access equipment, supplies, and shared resources. Daily tasks include consistent use of computers and standard office technology such as keyboards, printers, and multifunction devices. The role also involves transporting equipment boxes weighing up to 25 pounds within the building and to other offsite locations as needed for project support.
Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of experience

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in product/project management or related role, 1+ year in an Agile development environment. Experience as an Agile Product Owner strongly preferred
• Familiarity with common lean/agile development practices and service-oriented environments
• Outstanding technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Proven ability to manage conflicting product priorities
• A passion for data, with very strong quantitative skills
• Highly organized and adept at prioritization - you can recognize and keep track of all the moving pieces in projects, adjusting to new information and goals
• First-class influencing skills, including experience working within a large matrix organization
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); proven ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive execution against deliverables
• Bachelor degree required in Business, Computer Science or related field

AAP/EEO Statement
3MD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other category that is protected by applicable law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.