Vericast is hiring a
Senior Product Owner

Summary

Join Vericast as a Senior Product Owner and define the strategic direction of product portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and communicate a clear product roadmap. Manage all Scrum team activities, foster cross-team collaboration, and serve as the central communication point to ensure alignment and clarity across departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) in a technical field or finance preferred
• 10-15+ years of experience in supporting data teams
• Proven track record of managing the end-to-end lifecycle of data-driven products from conception to launch and beyond
• 5+ years creating and maintaining a product roadmap that aligns with business objectives and is adaptable to changing market and technical landscapes
• 3+ years working closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, data engineers, software developers, and business stakeholders
• 5+ years in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (JIRA, Confluence) to manage project timelines, sprints, and iterative development

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the strategic direction of product portfolio, aligning it with overall business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including product marketing, sales, and other product owners - to develop a clear product roadmap
• Regularly update and communicate the roadmap to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity
• Manage all activities of the Scrum team, including Daily Stand Ups, Planning, Grooming, and Retrospectives
• Create a relationship with the Scrum Team that fosters mutual respect and collaboration
• Act as the central communication point between development, sales, marketing, CRM, pricing, and customer support teams to ensure each understands their role in the product development process
• Define and maintain the product backlog for products supported, breaking down epics into features and creating detailed user stories for development teams
• Ensure the backlog is prioritized based on business and technical needs, serving as the business expert for the Scrum Team and negotiating priorities with stakeholders
• Accept completed user stories to ensure they fulfill the defined acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with the pricing team to develop and refine pricing strategies that ensure competitive positioning and profitability
• Work with product marketing to create effective go-to-market plans, sales enablement tools, and customer-facing materials that communicate the product's value proposition
• Continuously build market and technical knowledge to inform key product decisions
• Develop a high level of expertise on the products supported, learning and relaying technical concepts dynamically based on the audience
• Leverage CRM tools and customer insights to guide product enhancements, ensuring the portfolio meets customer needs and drives satisfaction
• Oversee the execution of the product development process, ensuring that all teams are on track to meet key milestones and deliverables
• Monitor the performance of the product portfolio against key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, market share, and client satisfaction
• Make data-driven decisions to optimize the product portfolio and adjust strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the product portfolio, supporting clients through direct engagement, presentations, and consultations
• Represent the product at webinars, conferences, and speaking engagements, sharing insights and updates to strengthen client relationships and market presence

Benefits

• Base Salary: $140,000 - $160,000
• Position is eligible for an annual bonus incentive program
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• Generous PTO allowance