Job Description
DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS
* Works within the agile process and is the final authority for decisions regarding priority, business value, and functionality for all the work done by the agile development team.
* Typically supervises several business analysts.
* Possesses an in-depth knowledge of goals and desired objectives of the project.
* Interacts and validates requirements with the business.
* Propose solutions by combining IT tools and business process refactoring or improvements based on an in-depth understanding of a specific business domain (see skills).
* Creates, maintains, prioritizes, and sequences the product backlog based on business value or return of investment.
* Creates user stories and acceptance tests from themes and features granular enough for a single sprint.
* Is involved in the decision-making process related to user stories scheduling into sprints.
* Participates in project planning, daily stand-up meetings (SCRUM).
* Participates in retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos, and other Scrum-related meetings.
* Reviews deliverable and demonstrable product version/software functionalities after every sprint.
* Organizes live demonstration of the product at the end of the sprint.
* Facilitates the acceptance of the product by the business.
* Develops and maintains standards for testing.
* Provides progress reporting.
* Assists with internal and external communication by improving transparency and dissemination of information.
* Assists with prioritization and resolution of defects / bugs.
* May perform the role of Scrum master.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
* Knowledge and Skills:
* Agile & Scrum Leadership Skills
* Scrum mastery
* Agile coaching
* Facilitation & conflict resolution
* Servant leadership
* Metrics & reporting
* Technical Awareness (Java JEE & ServiceNow)
* Java JEE basics
* ServiceNow fundamentals
* DevOps & CI/CD
* Integration knowledge
* Quality practices
* Project & Stakeholder Management
* Backlog management
* Dependency management
* Risk management
* Stakeholder communication
* Soft Skills & Mindset
* Communication
* Problem-solving
* Adaptability
* Coaching & mentoring
* Certifications & Standards:
* Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) mandatory
* Optional:
* ITIL Certification above ITIL foundation (or equivalent)
* Project management certification such as Prince 2, PMP or equivalent
* SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Agilist