Remote Product Owner

Summary

The job is for two experienced Product Owners at Gorilla, a SaaS company in the energy sector. They will work with the Applications team and an Energy Product Expert to manage product backlogs, conduct discovery sessions, lead sprint planning, write user stories, and define the product vision and roadmap.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within a software development environment
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams
• Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices (coding is not part of this role)
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize a product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable user stories

Responsibilities

• Product Backlog Management (20-30%)
• Define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with the overall product strategy and business objectives
• Collaborate with the Team Lead/Product Manager to refine and update the backlog based on changing requirements and market conditions
• Clearly communicate the backlog items to the development team, ensuring they understand the requirements and priorities
• Product Discovery and Stakeholder Collaboration (20-30%)
• Work closely with the Energy Product Experts to incorporate domain-specific insights into the product development process
• Actively participate in discovery sessions to gather and organise feedback from stakeholders and validate new features
• Ensure that stakeholder needs and expectations are accurately represented in the product backlog
• Sprint Planning, User Testing and Execution (Scrum Management) (20-30%)
• Lead sprint planning sessions, ensuring the development team has a clear understanding of the sprint goals and backlog items
• Participate in user acceptance testing, providing feedback and ensuring that the final product meets user expectations and is free of defects
• Monitor the progress of the development team, addressing any impediments or blockers that arise during the sprint
• Conduct sprint reviews and retrospectives to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement
• Present internal demos or support with their preparation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in the energytech sector or with energy retailers

Benefits

• Remuneration approach is clear and no-nonsense
• Equipped with the best technology for remote work
• Access to an office space near you whenever you like
• Frequent travels to meet your colleagues in person