Collaboration Product Owner Advisor

Job Title: Collaboration Product Owner Advisor

Location: Lincolnshire il HQ

• Strong backlog management and prioritization
• Agile and SAFe environment experience
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration.
• Experience as a SaaS product owner in other programs
• The candidate should hold a SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification or be in the process of obtaining one

• The Collaboration Product Owner Advisor for SaaS programs is responsible for prioritizing product features and enhancements that align with customer needs and deliver business value. Acting as the main liaison between the product development team and various stakeholders the Product Owner ensures seamless communication and alignment throughout the product lifecycle. The role also involves proactive risk management identifying and mitigating potential issues to keep projects on track. By defining and tracking key performance indicators the Product Owner measures product success and provides insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. This position demands strong problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts and facilitate effective decision-making ensuring that Zebras products meet the evolving demands of the market.

• Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer needs and business value.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the product development team and other stakeholders including executives marketing sales and customer support.
• Manage expectations and ensure alignment with stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.

• Create refine and prioritize the product backlog to ensure the team is working on the most impactful tasks.
• Write clear and concise user stories acceptance criteria and ensure they are well understood by the development team.
• Continuously groom the backlog to reflect changing priorities and business needs.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers designers and QA to deliver high-quality products.
• Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning reviews and retrospectives to ensure effective team collaboration and delivery.
• Provide clarification and guidance to the team during the development process.

• Identify potential risks and issues related to product development and work proactively to mitigate them.
• Resolve conflicts and facilitate decision-making to overcome obstacles and keep projects on track.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and impact.
• Report on product performance to stakeholders providing insights and recommendations for future improvements.

• Preferred Education: Preferred Work Experience (years): Engineering Business or computer science bachelors degree required or demonstrated commensurate experience.
• Advanced Degree is a plus.
• Minimum 8-12 years of successfully delivering innovative
• At least 3 years experience working Agile methodology