Software Product Owner

Job#: 3055725
Job Description:
Software Product Owner
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (On-site)
Role Overview
This position is within the Cyber Security Technology (CST) function, which is responsible for the innovation, architecture, engineering, and support of information technology security controls. The Product Owner will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap. This role is central to translating business needs into actionable development work and ensuring the final product delivers value.
Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it is organized, up-to-date, and aligned with the product vision and business goals.
• Collaborate with software developers, designers, and stakeholders to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Translate high-level business requirements into clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
• Act as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and the development team.
• Conduct sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint review sessions.
• Provide guidance to the development team, clarifying requirements and resolving queries.
• Continuously monitor project progress and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and validate that the product meets expectations.
• Make informed decisions on scope, priorities, and trade-offs.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Software Product Owner or in a similar product management role in a software development environment.
• In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using project management and collaboration tools, such as JIRA or Confluence.
• Experience with .NET, Scrum Master methodologies, and CyberSecurity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification(s) related to Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner).
• Previous experience in cyber security, specifically vulnerability management or application security testing.
• Experience managing vendor and third-party application dependencies in Agile environments.

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