Senior Product Owner / Manager - ecommerce / retail / authentication Hybrid - Boston, MA - No C2C
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverview:
We are in need in of aproduct owner on a newly-formed scrum team working on global authentication for our eCommerce customer base. While it would great to have the Authentication experience, we are also open to considering a strong, talented Product Owner / manager foundation with the ability to learn and grow within the group and organization.
No C2C please!!!
Responsibilities
Translate business needs and product strategy into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for the development team.
Own, prioritize and maintain the product backlog ensuring it reflects customer needs, business priorities, technical constraints, and team capacity.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders including business teams, UX and engineering to gather requirements, validate solutions and align on priorities.
Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups to guide development and ensure delivery of high-value features.
Make trade-off decisions based on scope, time, and resources, balancing immediate use needs with long-term product goals.
Ensure development work aligns with the product vision and delivers measurable outcomes that support business objectives.
Monitor progress against sprint goals and facilitate the resolution of impediments or dependencies that block the team success.
Use analytics, user feedback, and team insights to refine backlog items and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain awareness of industry trends, customer behavior, and internal performance metrics to inform future enhancements.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, data privacy, and security requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
Ownership of performance and event monitoring activities, utilizing reporting and debugging tools to identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize system efficiency.
Ensure that the environment is compliant with all applicable regulations, updates, and security policies.
Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within an Agile development environment.
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum principles, with direct experience writing user stories, managing product backlogs, and collaborating with cross-functional delivery teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate product requirements and priorities to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to balance competing priorities, make data-informed decisions, and manage trade-offs between scope, time and resources.
Experience working with tools such as Jira, Confluence,
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset, with the ability to interpret metrics and user feedback to drive product improvements.
Familiarity with software development processes and technology concepts; ability to work effectively with engineers and understand technical constraints.
A customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering value through iterative product improvements.
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With over 20 years of recruiting experience, we use our talent to find the talent you need. Our simple, straightforward process cuts through the clutter, arming you with the right facts for maximum efficiency. We help you fill more positions faster, all while never sacrificing the personal touch that sets us apart from the rest. Whether you’re a business looking for full-time, contract, contract-to-hire or just need hourly or project based recruiting services in Software & IT, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, or just about any position you're hiring for, or you are a professional looking for your next great career opportunity, Incendia will fire on all cylinders until you meet your match.Company DescriptionA Winner of Inavero’s Diamond Award 2016-2021 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to our clients and job seekers and an Inc. 500 honoree three consecutive years from 2007-2009, Incendia provides recruiting and staffing services to companies that have resource or hiring needs. \r\n\r\nIncendia Partners, the most progressive provider of recruiting and staffing services is fueled by a single purpose: finding the solution to your staffing needs. \r\n\r\nWith over 20 years of recruiting experience, we use our talent to find the talent you need. Our simple, straightforward process cuts through the clutter, arming you with the right facts for maximum efficiency. We help you fill more positions faster, all while never sacrificing the personal touch that sets us apart from the rest. Whether you’re a business looking for full-time, contract, contract-to-hire or just need hourly or project based recruiting services in Software & IT, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, or just about any position you're hiring for, or you are a professional looking for your next great career opportunity, Incendia will fire on all cylinders until you meet your match.