Product Owner job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Product owners are primarily responsible and accountable for anything related to the product such as ideation, development, actual creation, and launch. They are also in charge of drafting a roadmap for the products, from conceptualization to launch, along with the strategies involved in the creation of the product itself.
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Example product owner requirements on a job description
Product owner requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in product owner job postings.
Sample product owner requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience in product management or software development.
- Ability to work with developers, stakeholders, and customers.
- Strong knowledge of product life cycle, Agile processes, and customer needs.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Sample required product owner soft skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Product Owner job description example 1
Centene product owner job description
You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Position Purpose: Analyze user requirements and issues, engaging closely with stakeholder to define requirements and ensure implementation of product vision. Own the end-to-end product strategy from concept to production.
Gather feedback from operations teams and research industry trends to improve business systems processes
Write and capture user stories and acceptance criteria to communicate clear product objectives and requirements
Manage daily project goals and schedules ensuring features are clearly described, estimated and prioritized
Collaborate with technical teams to build modular and reusable solutions, acting as the voice of the business users
Simulate and test process systems improvements considering usability and industry standards
Approve each feature and continuously communicate with technical and business teams to ensure adherence to product vision and to proactively evaluate risks
Drive sprint and release plans and communicate changes to business teams
Education/Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
+ 5+ years of product ownership, product management, project management or business analysis experience.
+ Deep knowledge of specified product domain and industry trends.
+ Knowledge of Information Technology.
+ Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach experience preferred.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**TITLE:** Product Owner - remote
**LOCATION:** Various, Alaska
**REQNUMBER:** 1333584
Position Purpose: Analyze user requirements and issues, engaging closely with stakeholder to define requirements and ensure implementation of product vision. Own the end-to-end product strategy from concept to production.
Gather feedback from operations teams and research industry trends to improve business systems processes
Write and capture user stories and acceptance criteria to communicate clear product objectives and requirements
Manage daily project goals and schedules ensuring features are clearly described, estimated and prioritized
Collaborate with technical teams to build modular and reusable solutions, acting as the voice of the business users
Simulate and test process systems improvements considering usability and industry standards
Approve each feature and continuously communicate with technical and business teams to ensure adherence to product vision and to proactively evaluate risks
Drive sprint and release plans and communicate changes to business teams
Education/Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
+ 5+ years of product ownership, product management, project management or business analysis experience.
+ Deep knowledge of specified product domain and industry trends.
+ Knowledge of Information Technology.
+ Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach experience preferred.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**TITLE:** Product Owner - remote
**LOCATION:** Various, Alaska
**REQNUMBER:** 1333584
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Product Owner job description example 2
KPMG product owner job description
KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network, one of the world's leading professional services organisations. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to individuals, SMEs, not-for-profit organisations, multi-nationals and government agencies.
KPMG Digital Lighthouse is comprised of several specialist chapters who combine to design, deliver and operate cutting edge digital solutions on a variety of architectures, supporting our cross-sector clients to digitally transform their organisations and thrive on a global scale. We are a passionate, inclusive and supportive team who care about our clients, our people and the work we do. Join us today and accelerate your digital career with KPMG.
The opportunity: We are looking for a dedicated Product Owner to define, manage and own the product roadmap for one of our industry leading proprietary tools. Experienced in the SaaS delivery model, you will work between our clients and the software development team to ensure the robust development and iterative evolvement of our product in alignment with client requirements
Day to day you will: Apply and implement a product management framework to the roadmap for our bespoke products, ensuring alignment with the business strategy and the needs of our clients Track, measure and be accountable for achieving product KPIs and success measures at the individual product and portfolio levels Manage backlogs to ensure a sufficient runway of ready and proritised features available for development Work with our clients to understand their requirements and how our products can be optimised to deliver consistent business value Participate in agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, sprint planning retro, and daily stand-ups with the development team
What you'll bring to the team:Experience with the product development and software delivery lifecycle, ideally within a SaaS environment and web or mobile application development An understanding of agile delivery methodologies and implementation within cross-functional teams An agile mindset and a can-do attitude with a willingness to learn, innovate and challenge the status quo by introducing new ideas and concepts to the team Excellent collaboration and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels both internally and with client teams
Life at KPMG
We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:
- An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, subsidised sporting events, access to EAP, additional leave to support you if you are diagnosed with COVID-19, access to e-bikes and other facilities. You will also have access to our Wellbeing@KPMG portal which has an extensive array of health and wellness advice.
- Hybrid Working - a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance as well as access to technology to get your 'home hub' set up.
- Work from Overseas policy - extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand
- Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG' - 18 weeks' paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers
- Unlimited access to digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.
- Corporate discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.
- Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.
- Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.
- Time off for volunteering.
- Eligibility to our annual discretionary bonus scheme.
- Opportunities for local and international secondments.
We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website
We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
KPMG Digital Lighthouse is comprised of several specialist chapters who combine to design, deliver and operate cutting edge digital solutions on a variety of architectures, supporting our cross-sector clients to digitally transform their organisations and thrive on a global scale. We are a passionate, inclusive and supportive team who care about our clients, our people and the work we do. Join us today and accelerate your digital career with KPMG.
The opportunity: We are looking for a dedicated Product Owner to define, manage and own the product roadmap for one of our industry leading proprietary tools. Experienced in the SaaS delivery model, you will work between our clients and the software development team to ensure the robust development and iterative evolvement of our product in alignment with client requirements
Day to day you will: Apply and implement a product management framework to the roadmap for our bespoke products, ensuring alignment with the business strategy and the needs of our clients Track, measure and be accountable for achieving product KPIs and success measures at the individual product and portfolio levels Manage backlogs to ensure a sufficient runway of ready and proritised features available for development Work with our clients to understand their requirements and how our products can be optimised to deliver consistent business value Participate in agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, sprint planning retro, and daily stand-ups with the development team
What you'll bring to the team:Experience with the product development and software delivery lifecycle, ideally within a SaaS environment and web or mobile application development An understanding of agile delivery methodologies and implementation within cross-functional teams An agile mindset and a can-do attitude with a willingness to learn, innovate and challenge the status quo by introducing new ideas and concepts to the team Excellent collaboration and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels both internally and with client teams
Life at KPMG
We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:
- An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, subsidised sporting events, access to EAP, additional leave to support you if you are diagnosed with COVID-19, access to e-bikes and other facilities. You will also have access to our Wellbeing@KPMG portal which has an extensive array of health and wellness advice.
- Hybrid Working - a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance as well as access to technology to get your 'home hub' set up.
- Work from Overseas policy - extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand
- Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG' - 18 weeks' paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers
- Unlimited access to digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.
- Corporate discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.
- Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.
- Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.
- Time off for volunteering.
- Eligibility to our annual discretionary bonus scheme.
- Opportunities for local and international secondments.
We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website
We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
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Product Owner job description example 3
Apple product owner job description
Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States
Software and Services
+ Define detailed use cases intended for engineering and design. Define key metrics to measure success.
+ Experience building a product roadmap and working with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver measurable impact
+ Ability to conceptualize and drive projects with competing priorities, multiple stakeholders, and quick timelines
+ Use agile principles to write user stories, plan and drive the software development of features.
+ Familiar with developer tools, software lifecycle, rapid app development platform, and low code market
+ Strong interpersonal skills with ability to connect with individuals at all levels
+ Familiar with developer tools, software lifecycle, rapid app development platform, and low code market
**Description**
Highly analytical attitude with an ability to make decisions using both quantitative and qualitative data. Experience and track record of delivering product to market. Prefer 4+ years' experience in the product management role; or similar. Prior experience in user research conducting customer/partner/developer interviews to identify their needs. Strong technical background with the ability to dive into the technical details.
**Education & Experience**
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education
**Additional Requirements**
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Software and Services
+ Define detailed use cases intended for engineering and design. Define key metrics to measure success.
+ Experience building a product roadmap and working with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver measurable impact
+ Ability to conceptualize and drive projects with competing priorities, multiple stakeholders, and quick timelines
+ Use agile principles to write user stories, plan and drive the software development of features.
+ Familiar with developer tools, software lifecycle, rapid app development platform, and low code market
+ Strong interpersonal skills with ability to connect with individuals at all levels
+ Familiar with developer tools, software lifecycle, rapid app development platform, and low code market
**Description**
Highly analytical attitude with an ability to make decisions using both quantitative and qualitative data. Experience and track record of delivering product to market. Prefer 4+ years' experience in the product management role; or similar. Prior experience in user research conducting customer/partner/developer interviews to identify their needs. Strong technical background with the ability to dive into the technical details.
**Education & Experience**
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education
**Additional Requirements**
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024