Associate Product Owner

This is a remote position.

Job Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-orientedAssociate Product Ownerto join our team. This role requires a balance of technical understanding, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will support the delivery of high-quality SaaS products by assisting in managing technical requirements, facilitating communication, and ensuring alignment with business goals.

The successful candidate should possess a solid foundation in software development processes, including mobile and web technologies, and be able to contribute to sprint planning, backlog management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Project Role:Associate Product Owner
Work Experience:0-2 years
Work location:Remote
Must Have Skills:Product/Project Management, Scrum, Agile, Technical Understanding, Mobile App Development (iOS, Android)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality SaaS products within defined timelines.
• Collaborate with senior developers and stakeholders to understand technical requirements and assist in aligning project goals.
• Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in line with organizational priorities.
• Help create and maintain project plans, scope documents, and timelines.
• Facilitate team communication and collaboration, contributing to a cohesive team environment.
• Manage and prioritize product backlog under supervision, considering technical dependencies and trade-offs.
• Participate in project status meetings and contribute to stakeholder updates.
• Identify potential risks and assist in developing contingency plans.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with technical and business requirements.

Technical Profile

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably with SaaS platforms or mobile app development.
• Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies and familiarity with leading sprints or managing projects within these frameworks.
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), technical architecture, and mobile technologies (iOS, Android).
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) to facilitate communication with development teams.
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Asana.
• Ability to evaluate technical requirements and contribute to aligning development efforts with strategic goals.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Good communication skills
• Good, positive attitude
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills
• Good IQ
• ​Lots of common sense

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