Product Owner

About the role...

We're in search of a Product Owner to help us grow our Digital Experience Platform and Acquia. As a Product Owner you will have a strong sense of empathy for the user; a high tolerance for ambiguity; the ability to navigate complex, interconnected systems; and demonstrate good instincts for judging as to priority and risk. You will oversee a coordinated, rigorous development approach and will be accountable for on-time product development delivery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with internal users to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into product requirements

• Managing the teams' backlog to optimize execution of program priorities while maintaining the integrity of the services the teams own

• Developing user stories

• Monitoring and evaluating progress at each stage of the process

• Communicating priorities, timelines and status to R&D and stakeholder communities

• Participating in Scrum meetings and product increment sprints

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology

• Working knowledge of product development architecture

• Ability to prioritize effectively

• Uncompromising focus on excellence

• Biased towards action and practical solutions

• Technically proficient enough to earn the respect of a development team

• Excellent oral communication

• Ability to work with large, distributed, international teams

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with web sites built in Drupal, whether as a Drupalist/web developer or a super-user

• Hands-on knowledge of modern development platforms and Cloud-based solutioning (AWS preferred)

• 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner, preferably in delivering enterprise software products or solutions

• CSPO certification preferred

• Has navigated teams through adverse situations, either successfully or unsuccessfully

• Well versed in modern development techniques and automated testing strategies

Acquia is proud to provide best-in-class benefits to help our employees and their families maintain a healthy body and mind. Core Benefits include: competitive healthcare coverage, wellness programs, take it when you need it time off, parental leave, recognition programs, and much more!

Individuals seeking employment at Acquia are considered without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Whatever you answer will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter.