Product Owner

Calling All Upstarters!

PRODUCT OWNER WANTED!
We are Upstart 13. We are humble, hungry, and competent people who are radically changing the expectations and experience of outsourcing for all participants by challenging barriers that create inequality and by bringing down borders in technology for people everywhere. We’re all about delivering value and doing big things. We have become a game-changer for teams around the world who look to Upstart’s services as a differentiator.Job Description:

The Product Owner will set the product vision and strategy, with a sharp focus on delivering value to our users. This individual will act as the primary liaison between the stakeholders and the development team to ensure the team's efforts align with the company's goals. The Product Owner will prioritize the product backlog, define user stories, and set clear objectives for product development cycles. By closely monitoring market trends and customer feedback, the Product Owner will guide the product through its lifecycle, ensuring it meets quality standards and customer expectations. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of business acumen, a deep understanding of market dynamics, a strong technical understanding, and excellent communication skills to effectively manage the product's roadmap and contribute to its success.

Responsibilities:

Product Development and Management:

• Define and prioritize product backlog items based on business and customer impact.
• Work closely with stakeholders to create and maintain a product vision and roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication of product requirements and timelines.
• Ensure that the team always has an adequate amount of prior prepared tasks to work on.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Regularly interact with customers to gather feedback, understand their needs, and align product development accordingly.
• Conduct customer interviews, surveys, and product demos to gain insights for continuous product improvement and innovation.

QualificationsExperience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably in digital experience-related products.
• Proven ability to drive the entire software development cycle, from conceptualization to product launch and beyond.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated market research and competitive analysis capabilities.
• A self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver on a common goal.

Bonus skills:

• Specific experience in data analysis is a big plus.
• Any certification in Project Management or Product Management is a plus.

Soft skills:

• Great communication and team collaboration.
• Attention to detail.
• Organization skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Why Upstart13?

• We put people first at Upstart 13! We believe the world is filled with amazing people and we are willing to go to great lengths to seek out others who share our values to join our cause of bringing down borders in technology for people everywhere.
• We develop leaders at Upstart 13, we focus on what matters to do meaningful work, we own our shit, we stay curious, and we understand responsibility leads to giving. We do big things together!

Perks:

• Job type: a long-term, full-time job.
• Fully remote.
• USD competitive salary.
• 20+ Paid time off days.

Are you ready to join our cause? Be sure to ask, “Why 13?”