Product Owner

Chicago, Illinois, United States | DragonSpears | Full-time | Fully remote

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Summary/objective: 

As a tight-knit and transparent team, at DragonSpears, we wear multiple hats. As a Product Owner, you will engage in various projects spanning different industries, collaborating closely with clients to shape their vision, priorities, and requirements. You'll serve as a bridge between the client, stakeholders, and our delivery team. 

Essential functions: 

  • Providing guidance and mentorship to product delivery teams 

  • Collaborating with clients to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into product requirements  

  • Participating in Scrum meetings and product sprints 

  • Prioritize client needs and shape the product's vision and key expected business outcomes 

  • Creating a product road map based on this vision 

  • Manage the product backlog and adjust priorities according to changing requirements. 

  • Overseeing all stages of product creation, including design and development 

  • Develop Features, and work with delivery teams 

  • Monitor and evaluate product progress at each stage of the process. 

  • Liaise with the product team and end-users to deliver updates. 

  • Overseeing development stages 

Requirements: 

  • Strong understanding of product operations and business value 

  • Exposure to various product types and industries 

  • High emotional intelligence with the ability to lead by influence, navigate complex situations, resolve conflict, and build strong, high-trust relationships 

  • Lean thinking and planning to maximize value while minimizing costs 

  • Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Lucid Charts, and Microsoft Office Suite or equivalents

  • Strong communication skills 

Preferred: 

  • Figma or similar design tools 

Required education and experience:    

7 years of experience as Product Owner. It is preferred at least 5 years will have been in a client consulting capacity

Core Values: 

Heroic – We derive joy out of being the humble heroes. We love to work behind the scenes to empower our clients and teammates to achieve huge successes and enjoy the accolades. 

Initiates Solutions – We initiate solutions before most even recognize there is a problem. We take ownership of issues without passing blame or avoiding work. We operate as a forward-thinking team. 

Refactor - We have a constant eye towards improvement. Our processes and behaviors are driven by good sense and efficiency rather than because “that is how they’ve always been done.” 

Elevate - We are committed to self-improvement. We are passionate about finding ways in and outside of work to improve our knowledge and skills and align our learning with the goals of the organization. 

Deliver - We follow through on what we say. We are committed to getting it done, whatever it takes. It CAN Be Done. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday with a flexible core hours policy to accommodate early birds and night owls. This is a 100% remote opportunity. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Disclaimer 

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

 
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