Product Owner

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Product Owner

12 month contract

Offshore (Night Shift)

An employer is seeking a dedicated Product Owner to join a large healthcare/pharmaceutical client in Rhode Island. You will play a crucial role in supporting a major pharmacy retail project focused on mail-order operations and services. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a significant product and drive its success.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Story Writing: Draft comprehensive user stories that clearly define requirements and objectives. Requirement Management: Drive the requirements process, collaborating with stakeholders to gather and refine needs.

Technical Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to understand technical aspects and ensure alignment with product goals.

Operational Understanding: Develop a deep operational understanding of the product workflow, ensuring all components work seamlessly together.

Hands-On Approach: Roll up your sleeves and actively engage in the process, from creating stories to overseeing development.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement and drive changes to enhance the product's functionality and user experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

5+ years in product management, product ownership, or a related role within an IT or software development environment

3+ years of experience working in Agile environments, particularly with Scrum or Kanban methodologies – familiarity with Agile practices and ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Proficient in writing user stories and driving the requirements process.

Strong understanding of APIs and system functionalities.

Proficiency with product management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Rally)

MAJOR PLUSES:

Background in health/pharmacy A strong focus on user experience and understanding of user-centered design principles – experience in conducting user research and usability testing

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Results oriented with ability to keep others on task to meet defined goals

Experience building and facilitating presentations to various audiences

Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or similar credentials can be advantageous