We are seeking a skilled Senior Product Owner to join our team and work with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design and customer support, to ensure that the products meet user needs and are delivered at high quality.
As a Senior Product Owner, you will be responsible for executing a product vision that meets user needs, aligns with our business goals, and drives growth. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to prioritize features, develop product specifications, and ensure timely delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Understands the business very well, be able to define customer needs and proposes features to meet those needs·
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Design User Journeys, User story maps and come up with MVPs and Release plans·
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Collaborates with UI/UX designer and develop wireframes·
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Extracts Epics and Features then break them down to user stories·
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Maintains a clean and prioritized backlog with at least 2 sprints ready ahead·
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Ensures user stories are "ready" for development to start work with clear "Acceptance criteria".
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Communicates user stories with dev team in a clear way and answers their questions·
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Gets/provides feedback and updates the backlog·
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Does impact and integration analysis·
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Tracks progress towards the Sprint releases·
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Holds and participates in Agile Ceremonies as Backlog Grooming, Sprint planning.
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Performs product demos for customers
Requirements
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Established background in launching software or services in partnership with engineering teams
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Experience of at least 2 years in either software testing or software development.
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Ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver on a common goal, with proven experience bringing teams together to collaborate, agree on a solution/approach.
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High degree of proficiency in prototyping and iterative development
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Creative and strategic thinker, data-driven with analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Management of stakeholders and their expectations.
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Strong product mindset, with overall understanding of technologies used in the product.
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Experience with a definition of minimum marketable features and minimum viable products.
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Deep understanding and experience with Agile methodologies.
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Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
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Organizational and time management skills.
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Active listener who pays attention to details
Education and Experience Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a similar field is preferred.
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5+ years working experience in software products
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3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, in an Agile environment
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Experience working with international teams, customers is preferred
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred experience
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Technical Certification AAC (Agile Analysis Certification),
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PSPO (Professional SCRUM Product Owner),
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CSPO (Certified SCRUM Product Owner) or at least 5 hours attendance in a relevant track.
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Exposure to different technical implementations (web/desktop/mobile applications
Benefits
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Salary paid in USD
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Six-month career advancing opportunities
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Employee parking space
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Supportive and friendly work environment
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Premium medical insurance [employee +family]
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English language development courses
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Interest-free loans paid over 2.5 years
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Technical development courses
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Planned overtime program (POP)
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Employment referral program
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Premium location in Maadi & Nasr City
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Social insurance
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Opportunity to travel and work onsite with U.S. customers
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In-house Technical and English training programs
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Dedicated learning time (check out our 4Plus1 Program)
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Flexible work schedules
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Perks: events, sponsored lunch, game area, rooftop hangout + more!