We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Product Owner to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will drive product planning and development, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies, including Daily Stand Ups, Demos, and Retrospectives, to foster team collaboration and efficiency.
• Manage the product backlog, refining features into actionable user stories for the development team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align product vision and roadmap with business objectives.
• Ensure all acceptance criteria are met and stakeholder needs are satisfied through delivered product experiences.
• Provide Agile leadership, focusing on design thinking and Agile values to enhance team performance.
• Coordinate dependencies with other teams to ensure seamless product delivery.

Skills

• Proven experience in Agile product management or a similar role.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members.
• Ability to analyze market and customer insights to inform product strategy.
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in leading Agile teams and managing product roadmaps.
• Familiarity with design thinking methodologies and practices.
• Background in technology or software development, particularly with mainframe systems.
• Relevant degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers.  We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $31 - $64 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.