Associate Product Owner

Lee Enterprises is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Product Owner to join our team and help drive the delivery of high-impact solutions. The Associate Product Owner will serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team ensuring the product backlog is well-defined prioritized and aligned with business objectives. Youll play a critical role in translating requirements into actionable user stories and ensuring the team delivers maximum value in each Responsibilities:Support the management and prioritization of the product backlog under the guidance of senior Product Owners and business leaders. Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements user stories and acceptance criteria. Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable work items. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning daily standups sprint reviews and retrospectives. Collaborate with development teams to clarify requirements and answer questions during sprint execution. Help maintain backlog health and ensure work items are sufficiently defined before development begins. Track progress identify risks or blockers and escalate issues as appropriate. Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT) and validation of completed functionality. Support product documentation and communication efforts using Jira Confluence Excel and PowerPoint. Learn and apply Agile and Product Management best :0-3 years of experience in Product Management Business Analysis Project Coordination Software Development or a related field. Bachelors degree in Business Information Systems Computer Science or related discipline preferred. Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams. Familiarity with Jira Confluence Microsoft Office or similar tools preferred. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced Traits:Curious and eager to learn. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Customer-focused mindset. Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of assigned work. Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification when needed.