Remote Technical Product Owner, Software Development Expert

Summary

Join our top-notch software development team working closely together on interesting projects for our clients. This position is fully remote (indefinitely). We are looking for a technical product owner / software development expert who is a smart, passionate, and enjoys problem solving using technology and software.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models including expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles
• A proven track record of successfully implementing custom web application projects using Agile methodologies
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner on complex custom software development projects
• Strong technical background enabling you to provide credible leadership to development teams and accurately evaluate complex project risks and issues
• A solid understanding of how websites, web applications, APIs, databases, and the cloud function at a high level
• Experience with agile work organization tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello, Basecamp, Rally)
• Experience operating as the liaison between agile development teams and users in defining requirements, performing business analysis, and driving delivery in the right direction
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills are a must

Responsibilities

• Gain a thorough understanding of your project's objectives including target scope, cost, and timeline
• Create a plan for delivering on those objectives
• Ensure project stays on target communicating status, risks, and change as they occur
• Work with your team and client to create a plan for delivering on project objectives
• Communicate technical and business requirements to software engineers – you must already understand how custom web applications work before you start this job!
• Manage projects stay on target by regularly communicating status, risks, and change as they occur
• Work directly with clients to manage project delivery while encouraging and fostering an agile delivery method
• Manage requirements and scope using common agile development methodologies and a backlog stored within Microsoft Azure DevOps
• Help evaluate engagement plans and high level solutioning to ensure clear deliverables are identified prior to project kickoff
• Partner with clients to assist them in performing the Product Owner role
• Work with leadership and other team members to mature our Agile and overall software delivery practices
• Other related duties as needed to ensure project success

Benefits

• Work closely with other talented software engineers and analysts
• Work from home or work remotely from anywhere you want
• Flexible work schedule meaning you can work regular hours or whenever you work best
• Work-life balance is essential and highly valued at Emergent Software. If you choose to work more than 40 hours, you’ll be compensated for the extra work!
• Work on interesting projects solving complex business problems with custom software
• 100 hours per year to focus on your professional development. We invest in your growth!
• Profit sharing bonus means as we’re successful, you’re successful
• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, FSA, disability, life insurance, and paid parental leave