Work closely with the Lead Product Manager to define and write product features to be implemented by the Scrum Team.
Assist in the definition of high-value extensions and enhancements to PowerSchool’s Administration product portfolio.
Follow the Agile development process, to define the scope of work for the Scrum team by creating user stories, developing acceptance criteria and refining the product backlog.
Work with product management and subject matter experts, apply incremental delivery principles to working practices, driving the delivery of value through your teams; communicating progress, eliciting feedback and enabling stakeholder reviews for validation in the process.
Use skills to advance the progress of the Agile maturity model and provide timely reporting to Senior Management to ensure corporate objectives are being met.
Improve organizations performance on delivering products by managing the cross functional development scope with Product Managers, Product Owners and Scrum teams.
Support the product manager in the development of product vision, goals, themes and features. This translates into a product roadmap and long-term product strategy and feature development.
Participate and help lead daily scrum ceremonies, leading refinement sessions, and engaging with your Engineering team, guiding direction and focus.
Translate product directives into backlog items, effectively representing customer needs.
Serve as the primary source of external information for the Scrum teams, offering clear definitions of the targeted capability, the intended value to the customer, and functional/non-functional requirements framing the scope of the capability – independent of implementation.
Work closely with Development on implementation issues.
Review QA test plans to align with acceptance criteria.
Review relevant documentation for technical accuracy.
Effectively communicate product release contents and expected product capabilities/behavior to stakeholders including external and internal customers.
Coordinates products between departments for global visibility.
Communicate the product vision to the technical teams as well as to other teams within the company.
Ensure the correct features are being developed, considering the value being delivered against the cost of delivery.
Provide weekly reports on project status to Senior Management.
Monitor and identify impediments to release objective and suggest corrective actions as necessary.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

5+ years’ prior experience in a product owner, product manager, or senior business analyst role
Excellent understanding of Agile Values and Scrum Methodology
Excellent ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Excellent ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
Excellent ability to handle a heavy workload with multiple projects and frequent interruptions
Excellent ability to work in a changing, dynamic environment
Excellent understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
Strong attention to accuracy and detail, while still results oriented
Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology practices
Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Experience with business analysis, documenting use cases or requirements gathering
Bachelor’s degree in business or computer science, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Comprehensive 401(k) plan
Generous Parental Leave
Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Agile methodologyScrumuser storiesacceptance criteriaproduct backlogQA test planssoftware development life cycle (SDLC)business analysisrequirements gatheringproduct roadmap

Soft Skills

prioritizationtask executioncooperationworkload managementadaptabilityattention to detailresults orientationproblem solvingconflict resolutionpresentation skills