Job Description:

The Product Owner defines, delivers, and manages the lifecycle of products in a product portfolio. Leads a single product team developing a product as defined by the Product Complexity Model.ResponsibilitiesDefines and manages product roadmapBuild, groom and prioritize the product backlog, continuously managing expectations with relevant stakeholders - including the senior leadership teamManage the sprint planning process and participate in all relevant ceremonies (reviews of prior sprints, grooming, retrospectives, etc.)Develop a deep contextual understanding of our customer, worker and user needsGather market feedback through user interactions, focus groups, and by performing industry research to support future developmentWrite detailed functional specifications, user stories and product documentationCollaborate with cross-functional teams of developers, designers and analysts to implement and deliver new products and featuresCollaborate with the organization on vision, strategy, decisioning, tactical execution, and measurement systemsCommunicate roadmap stages and timelines internally with key stakeholdersAdditional Preferred QualificationsEntrepreneurial with a strong inclination towards action.Preferred Product Owner Certification - obtained within 6 months upon entry of roleAbility to communicate complex and innovative concepts to a new product development teamClear passion for topics of technology products and an ability to identify possibilities to innovateAbility to be self-directed and to proactively anticipate problems and seek opportunities.Excellent communication skills including the ability to build relationshipsUnderstanding of the SDLC process and the ability to work in an agile environment with bi-weekly releasesExperience operating in an environment driven by KPIs5 or more years working in utility industryExperience as a Product AnalystAgile Product Owner certification"Black Belt" Six Sigma certificationExperience with JiraExperience with relevant new product or technology development experience working in a fast-paced environmentExperience with teams developing and shipping softwareWorking ConditionsOffice environment mostly, with some research, analysis or engagement conducted in plants or fieldEducation Requirement: Bachelor degree in engineering, computer science, marketing or related business discipline.Logistics:12-month contract with potential for extensionconversionHybrid in Charlotte, NCW2 (US Citizen and Green Card Holders Only)Pay: $56hr Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.