Software Development Leader

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to spearhead our product development efforts. As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for defining product features, prioritizing the backlog, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Vision and Strategy: Develop and communicate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap to align with business goals and market demands. Continuously assess market trends, customer feedback, and competitive landscape to drive product innovation and differentiation.

Backlog Management: Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that development efforts are focused on delivering maximum value to customers. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define user stories, and refine acceptance criteria.

Scrum Collaboration: Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Provide clear direction and guidance to development teams to ensure alignment with the product vision and goals.

Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders, including customers, business sponsors, and cross-functional teams, to gather feedback, validate product features, and address concerns. Serve as the primary point of contact for all product-related inquiries and communication.

Release Planning and Execution: Collaborate with development teams to plan and execute product releases, ensuring that deliverables are on schedule and meet quality standards. Coordinate with testing, deployment, and support teams to facilitate smooth product launches and post-release activities.

Requirements Analysis: Analyze customer needs, market requirements, and business objectives to define product features and enhancements. Work closely with UX/UI designers and technical architects to translate requirements into actionable user stories and development tasks.

Metrics and Analytics: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of product features and initiatives. Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to gather insights, track performance, and make data-driven decisions to optimize product outcomes.

Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the product development team, encouraging feedback, experimentation, and learning. Identify opportunities for process optimization, tool enhancement, and skill development to drive efficiency and innovation.

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role, with a track record of successfully delivering software products from concept to launch.

A strong understanding of software development methodologies, product management principles, and agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Familiarity with .NET framework, ReactJS, and Azure cloud services is advantageous.

A strategic mindset with the ability to envision long-term product goals, anticipate market trends, and make informed decisions to drive product success.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas, influence stakeholders, and build consensus across diverse teams.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams towards a common goal. Experience leading and managing distributed teams is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and derive actionable insights to inform product decisions.

Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing changing priorities and navigating ambiguity effectively.