Product Owner
Fully Remote Reston, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Description

      

The Amivero Team

Amivero’s team of IT professionals delivers digital   services that elevate the federal government, whether national security or   improved government services. Our human-centered, data-driven approach is   focused on truly understanding the environment and the challenge, and   reimagining with our customer how outcomes can be achieved. 


Our team of technologists leverage modern, agile methods   to design and develop equitable, accessible, and innovative data and software   services that impact hundreds of millions of people. 


As a member of the Amivero team you will use your empathy   for a customer’s situation, your passion for service, your energy for   solutioning, and your bias towards action to bring modernization to very   important, mission-critical, and public service government IT systems.


Special Requirements

  • US Citizenship Required to obtain Public Trust
  • DHS CBP Public Trust Preferred
  • Bachelor Degree +6 years of experience


The Gist…

We are seeking a motivated and talented Product Owner to   join our team. The ideal candidate will have functional experience operating   as a product owner for a major application. This role works directly with HRM   PPA&E clients and the recruitment team, focused on requirements gathering   and stakeholder management for HRM’s Recruitment App. While technical   experience is valuable, this role is functional in nature, and this resource   will not be doing any technical development.


What Your Day Might Include…

  • Responsible for gathering requirements,   prioritizing requirements as aligned to HRM priorities, strategically   managing the backlog with a team of developers, and briefing executive   leadership on the status of the Recruitment App.
  • Facilitate requirement gathering sessions to   understand business objectives with users/HRM team members and relay to   developers.
  • Conduct user feedback sessions to understand   their needs and pain points.
  • Consolidate requirements across multiple   divisions to ensure no duplication of efforts and comprehensive capture of   requirements.
  • Support the development team with backlog   prioritization and adjustment, aligned with CBP and HRM priorities.
  • Maintain and refine the product backlog,   ensuring it is up-to-date and clearly communicated to the development team.
  • Collaborate with developers to ensure   requirements are understood and feasible.
  • Act as the primary liaison between   stakeholders and the development team.
  • Engage with HRM leadership to present   progress, strategic vision, and intake leadership priorities.
  • Provide regular updates to executive   leadership on the status of the Recruitment App.
  • Facilitate meetings and presentations to   communicate progress, challenges, and solutions.
  • Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned   with HRM’s strategic goals.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement   and innovation within the 
  • Ensure alignment of the Recruitment App with   overall HRM objectives and strategies.
  • Work closely with designers, developers, and   other team members to deliver high-quality products.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive   environment within the team.
  • Participate   in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and   retrospectives.



Requirements

You’ll Bring These   Qualifications…

  • US Citizenship Required to obtain Public Trust
  • DHS CBP Public Trust Preferred
  • Bachelor Degree +6 years of experience, with preferably 4+ years of experience in a Product Owner or related role, preferably within HR or recruitment applications.
  • Previous product manager experience.
  • Proven track record of successfully gathering and prioritizing requirements for software development projects.
  • Proficiency in tools such as MS Visio, MS Excel, MS Teams, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Miro, and Mural.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and practices.
  • Salesforce experience is helpful
  • Must be an excellent facilitator.
  • Strong with clients and client relationship management.
  • Strategic and big picture oriented to align requirements to broader HRM goals.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Eagerness to learn new technologies and improve existing skills. 




   

EOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Amivero complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.