Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience: 2+ years as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role, preferably within a tech or software development environment.
- Project Ownership: Proven ability to independently drive projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
- Agile Methodologies: Good understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks, with hands-on experience managing backlogs and leading sprints.
- Communication: Great communication skills with the ability to manage a variety of stakeholders, from technical teams to high-level business leaders.
- Detail-Oriented: Ability to balance short-term deliverables with long-term goals while maintaining high standards of quality and documentation.
- MVP Mindset: Understand and advocate for the importance of MVPs, ensuring the team delivers quick value without sacrificing future scalability.
- Experience in a startup-like environment, with high visibility and fast-paced development cycles.
- Background in software development or a solid understanding of development practices (storyboarding, user stories, product UI/UX, etc.).
- Familiarity with software development methodologies and tools, such as Scrum and Kanban boards.
- Great Communication & Collaboration: Ability to work with a diverse group of internal customers, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Adaptability & Learning: Willingness to quickly learn new skill sets and methodologies to tackle unexpected challenges.
- Problem-Solving: A proactive mindset and the ability to find creative solutions to roadblocks or technical issues.
location: Osseo, Minnesota
job type: Contract
salary: $25.37 - 35.37 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: No Degree Required
responsibilities:
- Full Product Ownership: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of internal tools and applications, from initial concept and MVP creation through to delivery and ongoing improvements.
- MVP Development: Champion the MVP methodology, knowing when a product is "good enough for now" while maintaining the long-term vision and minimizing rework.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary interface between internal customers, business stakeholders, and the development team to gather requirements, prioritize features, and align the product with business goals.
- Backlog Management: Maintain, prioritize, and refine the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with both customer needs and company objectives.
- Communication & Transparency: Provide clear communication to stakeholders, managing expectations and updating on progress, timelines, and challenges.
- Adaptability: Be ready to respond quickly to changing requirements or demands, maintaining a proactive attitude toward problem-solving.
- Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to improve the development and delivery process for better outcomes.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Education: No Degree Required
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.