Senior Product Owner / Business Analyst

Job Objective

To assume a dual role as Product Owner and Business Analyst by defining and developing the product vision, managing and prioritizing the product backlog, and eliciting, analyzing, and documenting project requirements to ensure business needs are effectively met within the Agile framework

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Product Management

Develop the product vision and strategy based on customer needs and business goals

Define and prioritize the product backlog according to business value and expected impact

Regularly manage and update the product backlog to ensure alignment with current and future requirements

Requirements Gathering and Analysis

Elicit business requirements through workshops, interviews, and brainstorming sessions with stakeholders

Analyze and document requirements using user stories, use cases, and functional diagrams

Ensure requirements are clear and effectively communicated to development teams

Collaboration with Development Teams

Work closely and effectively with development teams to provide product vision and guidance on requirements

Participate in daily sprint meetings to ensure the team understands task priorities and requirements

Resolve any issues or inquiries that arise during development to maintain workflow efficiency

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and manage their expectations effectively

Provide regular reports on project progress and overall product status

Address stakeholder inquiries and provide clarifications to ensure satisfaction

Process Improvement

Maintain and enhance business analysis and product management processes within the Agile framework

Identify and implement best practices to ensure process efficiency and quality

Change Management

Manage change requests and ensure proper tracking and documentation

Ensure all activities comply with established procedures and standards

Training and Continuous Development

Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in product management and business analysis

Provide training and support to the team to ensure adoption of modern tools and methodologies

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience

Minimum of five years of experience in product management and business analysis in an Agile environment

Strong experience in eliciting, analyzing, and documenting business requirements

Experience in developing user stories, modeling use cases, and applying other requirements gathering techniques

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in teams

Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience managing similar products is an advantage

Personal Skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Strategic thinking with the ability to make effective and timely decisions

Analytical mindset and ability to use data to support decision-making

Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and manage their expectations effectively

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments