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Product Owner
Ontario - Toronto
Job No. r00245858
Full-time
Job Description
ARE YOU READY to step up and take your technology expertise to the next level?
There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to create a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Working in a digitally driven, innovation-led environment where you can help clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on some of the coolest projects you can imagine.
Engineering Management area is an exciting and growing team to be part of! We have highly developed project management and Agile delivery skills that fit nearly all types of client projects, from Business Process Outsourcing to new Application Development. We focus on engineering management, creating repeatable, efficient, scalable, delivery solutions in which we are sourced to support global projects with over 500 clients.
WORK YOU’LL DO
As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for developing and executing product development strategies. You will be the designated subject matter expert (SME) in product innovation strategy and product management.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap, ensuring it aligns with strategic objectives.
Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring that the development team always has a clear understanding of the next steps.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, business leaders, and developers, to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with business goals.
Write and refine user stories with clear acceptance criteria that accurately reflect the needs and expectations of the users and stakeholders.
Work closely with the development team during sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure successful delivery of product increments.
Lead and facilitate team’s PI Planning events such as system demos, PI planning, pre-post PI planning meetings
Stay informed about market trends, competitor products, and industry developments to ensure the product remains competitive and relevant.
Define and track product performance metrics to measure success and guide future development efforts.
Responsible for the oversight and execution of multiple projects
Participates fully as a member of the agile team supporting a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
Qualifications
WHO WE´RE LOOKING FOR?
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
8+ years of proven experience as a Product Owner/ Product Manager
Must have Agile experience; demonstrated experience in scaled Agile (PI planning)
Understanding and appreciation of Agile mindset, values and principles
Expert in MS Project, Excel, Visio and PPT
Experience in managing and directing large and complex projects.
Expert proficiency in Product Development Strategy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities, with a focus on team collaboration and continuous improvement.
Familiarity with software development processes, technologies, and tools.
A deep understanding of customer needs and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.
Capable of functioning effectively in a hybrid work setting, which might require being in the office 2-3 days per week.
