In this rapidly evolving world, WebOrigo is always looking for new ways to disrupt the status quo, go to market faster, and optimize customer experiences. We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the charge on this mission at our international software development company, primarily in our Budapest office but remote work is also possible. The ideal candidate will have big ideas and strategies that foster an environment of collaboration and creativity. This role is ideal for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and real-world experience distilling business value and goals into roadmaps and refined product backlogs. Most importantly, you will be integral to helping us build better products that businesses love to use.
WebOrigo is doing unique software development for its customers. Our company is an international organization, having companies in 4 different countries and having employees from more than 10 countries.
Objectives of a Product Owner:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to craft vision and concept development of a product
- Take lead of scrum teams, defining the product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities, communicating with stakeholders throughout the project
- Work with internal and external contacts to analyze needs and align product roadmap to strategic goals
- Work closely with product management/business teams to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value or ROI
- Keep up with agile/scrum best practices and trends
Responsibilities:
- Plan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the product
- Develop detailed product feature specifications and ensure they’re clearly understood by the development teams
- Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to ensure work aligns with product strategy
- Actively mitigate roadblocks impacting successful team completion of release/sprint goals
- Lead the product-release plans and set expectations for delivery of new functionalities
- Serve as the product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and answering questions related to the product
Requirements and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
- 5+ years experience in product development
- In-depth knowledge of agile process and principles
- Understanding of business value around feature/functions
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to effectively manage conflicting stakeholder needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree a plus
- Proficiency with applicable work management technology and tools