Product Owner

Direct message the job poster from Recmatrix ConsultingRecruitment Specialist @ Recmatrix | IT & Non-IT Hiring | Ex-HCLJob Title : Product OwnerLocation : WellingtonRole : ContractDuration : 6 months (with potential for extension)Experience Required : 5- 10 YrsRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Product Owner.

This role is pivotal in driving the development of new business platforms.

As a Product Owner, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, guiding the Agile delivery process, shaping the product roadmap, and delivering valuable features to the market.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure product vision and development efforts align with strategic goals.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, prioritise, and maintain product feature backlogs, ensuring that development teams have clear, actionable tasks.Provide vision and direction to Agile teams throughout the project lifecycle, including contributing to user story creation and providing guidance to ensure tasks are well-defined and ready for implementation.Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities to all stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the business strategy.Assess the value of features and functionalities, prioritising stories, epics, and themes based on their business value and strategic alignment.Lead product release planning efforts and set realistic expectations for delivery of new functionalities, ensuring timely and successful releases.Identify and proactively remove impediments that could impact the team's ability to meet sprint / release goals.Conduct research and analysis of market trends, user needs, and competitive landscape to inform product decisions.Stay updated on Agile / Scrum best practices and industry trends, contributing to ongoing process improvements.Required Skills & Experience5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, particularly in software development environments.

Experience managing innovative software development projects is highly desirable.Strong experience in customer and market research, including survey methods and statistical sampling.

Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable product strategies.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions in fast-paced environments.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders at all levels.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop solutions to complex business and customer challenges.Highly proactive, able to thrive in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.Preferred Certifications : Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionInformation Technology, Product Management, and Project ManagementIndustriesSoftware Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Custom Software DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Recmatrix Consulting by 2xGet notified about new Product Owner jobs in Wellington, New Zealand.Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand 6 days agoWellington, Wellington, New Zealand 5 days agoWellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ$101,

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