JerseySTEM · 6 days ago
OPEX302: Agile Product Owner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expJerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey. They are seeking skilled Agile Product Owners to help implement and execute transformational organizational outcomes by managing and prioritizing product backlogs and overseeing requirement gathering.
EducationNon ProfitSTEM EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Organize and oversee the requirement gathering and Business Analysis of the solutions to be developed
Manage and prioritize the product backlog for an Agile team
Attend weekly meetings with the team
Work with stakeholders to understand their needs, and with the team to understand technical and practical constraints
Help clarify user stories, set acceptance criteria, answer questions
Review the team's progress periodically, and adjust the backlog as needed
Identify process and communications issues
Minimum time commitment: 5-7 hours/ week with committed work times, for a minimum 6 months period
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated expertise and application of Agile methodologies, techniques and frameworks
Successful track record of driving and facilitating teams
Commitment to continuous learning and mindset of relentless improvement
Organize and oversee the requirement gathering and Business Analysis of the solutions to be developed
Manage and prioritize the product backlog for an Agile team
Attend weekly meetings with the team
Work with stakeholders to understand their needs, and with the team to understand technical and practical constraints
Help clarify user stories, set acceptance criteria, answer questions
Review the team's progress periodically, and adjust the backlog as needed
Identify process and communications issues
Minimum time commitment: 5-7 hours/ week with committed work times, for a minimum 6 months period
Preferred
3-4 years of experience as Product Owner or Project Manager in a Corporate setting
Proven track record as a PO or Product Manager
Excellent communication, analytical, mentoring and problem-solving skills
Certified Product Owner (CSPO), PMP, SAFe certifications
Experience using Jira, Kanban Board, Slack
Benefits
$100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership.
Company
JerseySTEM
JerseySTEM provides stem oriented educational opportunities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sudhasini Swaminathan
Talent Acquisition Partner
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