We are seeking a skilled Principle Product Owner to join our team and work with cross-functional teams, including POs, engineering, design, and customer support, to ensure that the products meet user needs and are delivered at high quality.
As a Principle 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 also be responsible for helping and coaching other POs and ensuring they derive value. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to prioritize features, develop product specifications, and ensure timely delivery.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the business, embodying a proactive Product Owner (PO) mindset.
- Define customer needs and propose features aligning with those needs.
- Design User Journeys, User Story Maps, and contribute to the creation of MVPs and Release plans.
- Collaborate with UI/UX designers, actively participating in wireframe development.
- Extract Epics and Features, breaking them down into user stories.
- Maintain a clean and prioritized backlog, ensuring readiness for at least 2 upcoming sprints.
- Provide and receive feedback for continuous backlog improvement.
- Conduct impact and integration analyses.
- Monitor progress towards Sprint releases, ensuring timely delivery.
- Actively participate in Agile Ceremonies such as Backlog Grooming and Sprint planning.
- Perform product demos for customers, highlighting product features and enhancements.
- Share best practices related to release planning, backlog management, and other Agile methodologies with the team.
- Oversee multiple products, ensuring high-quality backlog management across different areas or projects.
- Provide and engage with other POs regarding technical assessments and career development plans.
Requirements
- Proven background in successfully launching software or services in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and agreement on solutions.
- Hands-on experience in coaching, mentoring, and technical assessments for POs.
- Proficiency in prototyping and iterative development.
- Creative and analytical thinker with a data-driven and analytical approach.
- Effective management of stakeholders and conflict resolution.
- Strong product mindset, coupled with an overall understanding of technologies used in the product.
- Experience defining minimum viable products and designing Roadmaps..
- Deep understanding and practical experience with Agile methodologies.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
- Active listener with a keen attention to details.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a similar field is preferred.
- 10+ years working experience in software products
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, in an Agile environment
- Experience working with international teams, customers is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred experience:
- Technical Certification AAC (Agile Analysis Certification),
- PSPO (Professional SCRUM Product Owner),
- CSPO (Certified SCRUM Product Owner) or at least 5 hours attendance in a relevant track.
- Exposure to different technical implementations (web/desktop/mobile applications).
Benefits
- Salary paid in USD
- Six-month career advancing opportunities
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Premium medical insurance [employee +family]
- English language development courses
- Interest-free loans paid over 2.5 years
- Technical development courses
- Planned overtime program (POP)
- Employment referral program
- Premium location in Maadi & Nasr City
- Social insurance
- Opportunity to travel and work onsite with U.S. customers
- In-house Technical and English training programs
- Dedicated learning time (check out our 4Plus1 Program)
- Flexible work schedules
- Perks: events, sponsored lunch, game area, rooftop hangout + more!
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Last updated on Dec 19, 2023