About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and strategic Agile Product Owner for an animated pilot based on a young adult book series. Our objective is to deliver a pilot that showcases the imagination of the series to industry stakeholders while laying the groundwork for a successful series commission. As the key link between business stakeholders and production teams, the Product Owner will own the product backlog, set priorities, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions and keep the team aligned in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Vision & Roadmap:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and communicate the product vision and goals.
- Contribute to building a clear and actionable product roadmap that aligns with business objectives and customer needs.
- Backlog Management:
- Create, refine, and manage the product backlog, ensuring it reflects priorities aligned with business strategy.
- Clearly define user stories, acceptance criteria, and business value for each backlog item.
- Continuously prioritize and refine the backlog based on feedback and sprint progress.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders to gather requirements and communicate project updates.
- Work closely with product managers, customers, and Alter Learning leadership to ensure alignment on goals and expectations.
- Agile Delivery Leadership:
- Act as a liaison between development teams and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of product features and timelines.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives).
- Make informed trade-off decisions between scope, budget, and timeline to maximize delivery outcomes.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in a Product Owner or similar role within an Agile environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, etc.).
- Proven experience managing product backlogs and working with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge & Skills:
- Ability to define and communicate a product vision and translate it into actionable deliverables.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make data-informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with product management tools such as Jira and Trello.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Film, Business, Animation, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Certifications such as CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) are a plus.
What We Offer
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Flexible working environment
- A collaborative, innovative, and supportive work culture.
Alter Learning Educational Platform, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.