We are on the hunt for an energetic and detail-focused Associate Product Owner to join our team. This position offers an exciting chance to shape product vision and execution in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders and Scrum team to set priorities for product backlog and craft user stories.
• Assist the Product Owner in steering the delivery process and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Organize product feedback from various stakeholders to plan product release schedules.
• Engage in iteration planning, daily team meetings, and retrospectives to maintain momentum.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on product status.
• Oversee backlog grooming and maintain sprint backlog for timely feature delivery.

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in product ownership or management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas.
• Experience articulating business and technical requirements.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, preferably within software development.

Preferred Skills

• Certified Scrum Product Owner certification.
• Experience with e-commerce operations, particularly in Cart/Checkout and Order Management.
• Background in mobile applications, websites, or integrated software and hardware.
• Proficiency in data-driven product optimization techniques.
• French and/or Spanish language abilities are advantageous.

At Horizontal, diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to our work culture. We cherish varied perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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 $15 - $39 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.