Ludus is seeking a Product Owner to help drive our next phase of growth. This position is focused on translating customer feedback internal needs and business requirements into clear actionable tasks for the engineering team. While this role is not currently responsible for shaping long-term product vision it is critical to ensuring the short-term roadmap is delivered smoothly and accurately.
The ideal candidate is a fast-moving product-savvy problem solver with a strong grasp of digital products and the ability to turn ideas into executable scope for design and development teams.
If you thrive on simplicity speed and iterative development wed love to talk.
Join us in our mission to bring people together through shared experiences and building digital tools for arts organizations.
Things you should know before applying
At Ludus our mission is to bring people together through shared experiences. Its a big goal that allows for limitless expansion to make a difference in the world.
We get shit done move fast and are constantly learning and adapting. We embrace low process and high trust to navigate change and figure out what works.
We believe success is never final and when you think it is that is when you fail. For us success is a sum of small efforts including trial and error so we move at an unrelenting weekly pace.
In order to grow as a company and individually discomfort is necessary so we can continue exploring new ideas and push ourselves to build quality tools to offer the best solutions for our customers.
If you prefer a hand-holding environment where everything is black and white thats not us. If youre a self-starter and can thrive in controlled chaos Ludus is the place for you its time to find your role
What youll be doing
Gather Requirements: Identify customer needs and translate them into actionable user stories for new features.
Manage Backlog: Maintain the product backlog reflecting stakeholder input. Ensure stories are detailed scoped and ready for development.
Test Features: Contribute to the testing of new features throughout the entire development lifecycle from conception to launch.
Collaborate with Development: Work closely with the development team to clarify requirements and offer product guidance.
Represent the Customer: Advocate for the customers perspective when developing new features.
Product Launches: Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth feature launches.
Evaluate Success: Monitor and assess feedback post-launch to gauge feature performance and success.
Communication: Regularly communicate status updates and progress to stakeholders.
Traits were looking for
(In no certain order)
Experience: 2 years as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
Product Lifecycle Knowledge: Solid understanding of the entire product lifecycle.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving mindset with keen attention to detail.
Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively bridge discussions between technical and non-technical teams.
Tool Proficiency: Experience with tools such as Jira Figma Notion or equivalent systems.
Usability Research: Familiarity with usability research methods including surveys interviews or user testing.
BONUS Qualifications:
Product Analytics: Experience using Pendo or similar product analytics tools.
Perks
Health Insurance (Medical Vision Dental) Provided by Blue Cross Blue Shields and Guardian. Ludus covers 90% of the premium of our employees and 50% of all dependents.
401(k) matching Full match on the first 5% contribution and 50% match on the next 5% of contribution (7.5% contribution match by Ludus if you contribute 10%).
Profit Sharing and Stock Options We believe in sharing our success and offer annual profit-sharing bonuses during profitable years along with stock options that give employees a stake in our long-term growth and success.
Personal Wellness $50 monthly reimbursement that can be used on anything personal wellness related.
Experience Credit $100 yearly reimbursement toward concert tickets theatre tickets etc. to encourage shared experiences.
Flexible PTO Take the time you need for vacation or personal days - simply work with your team to ensure everything runs smooth while you are away.
Sick Days We do not track sick days. If youre under the weather we expect you to take the time needed to recover within reason.
Role Details
Salary Range: $80000 - $90000
Location:Hybrid - West MI
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Interested in joining our growing team Then wed love to hear from you!