Description

b Summary
Serves as the voice of the customer and business within Agile development teams,
ensuring that technology solutions align with business needs and deliver maximum
value. Responsible for defining, prioritizing, and refining the product backlog while
working closely with Product Managers, Business Owners, and Scrum Teams. Key
operational leader within the SAFe framework, the Product Owner ensures that Agile
teams remain focused on delivering high-priority features while maintaining strong
stakeholder alignment.
Essential Functions
 Backlog Management
o Ensure backlog items are clearly defined, refined, and properly scoped for
development teams.
o Work closely with the Product Manager to align backlog priorities with the
broader product roadmap.

 Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
o Act as a primary liaison between Business Owners, Product Managers,
and Agile Teams.
o Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into actionable user
stories.
o Ensure continuous stakeholder engagement, providing transparency into
progress, risks, and upcoming features.
o Partner with Business Owners to validate that product features meet
business goals and customer needs.
 Agile Execution & Team Support
o Act as Scrum Master to ensure development teams remain focused and
unblocked.
o Serve as a servant leader and coach for Agile teams, fostering a
collaborative and self-organizing culture.
o Provide detailed acceptance criteria and collaborate with developers to
clarify requirements.
SAFe Certification (e.g., SAFe PO/PM)
 Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing, and Power Platform
modules and processes.
 Background in project management, change management, or business analytics,
 Functional domain expertise with sales, marketing, business operations, finance
and/or accounting.
 Able to identify and articulate existing/as-is process models while identifying
aspects of data and technology actions needed to accomplish the desired end
state.
 Experience with Microsoft DevOps is highly desired.
 Candidates located in the Washington, DC metro area or Chicago are preferred

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate