PROD101: Product Owner

About JerseySTEMAll JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.OverviewPlease note: This is an unpaid position.JerseySTEM is seeking skilled Agile Product Owners to help implement and execute transformational organization outcomes. The candidate will have demonstrated expertise and application of Agile methodologies, techniques and frameworks, a successful track record of driving and facilitating teams, commitment to continuous learning and mindset of relentless improvement.Candidates will be evaluated by JerseySTEM's Operational Excellence Management team which includes a technical committee of Agile coaches and business managers.Candidates will focus on one of following domains:Outreach Information System : Built around a backbone of Salesforce augmented by a series of supplemental applications such as Email marketing integration, Quickbooks integration,...the OIS-PO will oversee the evolution of the current solution as the needs evolve and new integrations become available.Human Resources Information System: Established around the Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS) and the Onboarding platform (Enboarder), the Product own will shepherd the evolution of our information system supporting the Human Capital department. (HRIS-PO)ResponsibilitiesWhat can you expect in a Product Owner role at JerseySTEM:Organize and oversee the requirement gathering and Business Analysis of the solutions to be developed.Manage and prioritize the product backlog for an Agile teamAttend weekly meetings with the teamWork with stakeholders to understand their needs, and with the team to understand technical and practical constraintsHelp clarify user stories, set acceptance criteria, answer questionsReview the team's progress periodically, and adjust the backlog as neededIdentify process and communications issuesMinimum time commitment: 5-7 hours/ week with committed work times, for a minimum 6 months period.QualificationsTechnical Qualifications:3-4 years of experience as Product Owner or Project Manager in a Corporate setting preferredProven track record as a PO or Product ManagerExcellent communication, analytical, mentoring and problem-solving skillsCertified Product Owner (CSPO) , PMP, SAFe certifications preferredExperience using Jira, Kanban Board, SlackOriginally posted on Himalayas