Sr. Product Owner

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Job Description

Senior Product Owner

As a Sr. Product Owner within our Core Software R&D team you will shape the direction of sophisticated robotic and automation software used in laboratories around the world. Youll guide the vision for products that enable users to define run and supervise complex scientific workflowsbringing together robots laboratory hardware and real-time data-driven decision making. In this role youll partner closely with collaborators architecture and development teams to co-create product roadmaps guide the product lifecycle and drive continuous improvement. Youll translate business needs into clear actionable user stories facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure alignment across teams for successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic plan to achieve the product vision and improve user value.
• Identify arguments and opportunities for product improvements.
• Co-create the product roadmaps with Stakeholders and share them with the Agile Team.
• Lead release plans and set expectations for new and future functionalities.
• Collaborate with other Product Owners to identify coordinate dependencies and align priorities for efficient value delivery.
• Direct the product lifecycle from ideation and prioritization through development testing deployment and optimization.
• Convert business requirements into user stories featuring clearly outlined acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate sprint planning refinements reviews and ensure team alignment with product goals.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the Agile Team and Stakeholders to help resolve issues and fix bugs.
• Build strong feedback loops and incorporate feedback into the backlog to achieve desired outcomes.
• Generate and distribute reports on product progress.
• Occasional international travel to collaborate and engage with global teams customers and stakeholders

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science Information Technology Business or an equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of advancing experience in product ownership product management or a comparable role within a software development or Agile environment.
• Demonstrated experience guiding product lifecycle activities and collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams.
• Experience in software development or product management (e.g. Software Engineering Systems Analysis Business Analysis Technical Product Management) is highly desirable.
• Product ownership certifications (e.g. CSPO PSPO SAFe POPM) are preferred and may be considered alongside experience.

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