Product Owner

Cooperative Computing (C|C) is a digital enablement organization enabling organizations to effectively operate in the automated economy. The future of business is in maximizing relationships through the effective use of technology. With our clients, we discover, strategically engineer a digital strategy and enable these strategies through the implementation of best-in-class applications to achieve clients 10x growth.

Our performance culture is built through our team members, working together to help our clients succeed. We inspire growth with our team members in delivering fanatical and passionate client experiences, knowing effective technology is built with and for people.

Our Values:

• Be Fanatical and Passionate Delivering Superior Client Experiences - It’s who we are! Our customers are the center of every idea, process, and decision we create in building sustainable relationships. We over communicate, over deliver & outperform ourselves every time.
• Growth is Contagious - I grow, You grow, We all grow!.
• Be Innovative - Looking at tomorrow today. We live outside our comfort zone; we ask difficult questions of ourselves; we take risks, and we are fearless to experiment and lead the way forward.
• Show Empathy & Be Honest - Every single word spoken, or action performed for our Customers, Team Members, Partners & Stakeholders will be filled with kindness, candor and honesty.
• High Performance - It’s not for everyone - Our culture is our team members. We make the lives of our fellow team members better by first recognizing “I” am a team member first. We measure our progress constantly to be a better version of ourselves with every new day.

Life at CC:

Life at CC is a fusion of ambition, recognition, and lifestyle, where your career takes flight. We champion a high-performance culture with top-tier compensation and flexible working models. With us, enjoy robust benefits, milestone celebrations, and unparalleled learning opportunities. We foster a vibrant community through dynamic team activities. Join CC - embark on a journey where every day is rewarding and growth is a guaranteed promise.

About the Role:

As a Product Owner at Cooperative Computing, you will be a critical player in the creation and delivery of innovative software solutions. Your role will focus on managing the product backlog, setting feature priorities, and collaborating with a diverse set of teams to ensure the effective execution of the product vision. Your leadership and communication abilities will be key in directing the Agile development process and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that align with customer needs and business objectives.

Mission:

The mission of the Product Owner is to define and communicate the product vision, manage and prioritize the product backlog based on value, and guide cross-functional teams throughout the development process. This role is central to decision-making regarding scope, features, and priorities, with a focus on market trends, customer feedback, and business objectives. The Product Owner ensures the timely delivery of superior software products, monitors project progress, and adjusts priorities as necessary.

Capabilities (Key Behaviors):

The Product Owner will exhibit the following capabilities:

• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define and articulate product vision and goals.
• Proficiency in creating and managing a prioritized and refined product backlog.
• Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to fine-tune requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Capability to work closely with the development team, providing guidance for successful sprint planning and execution.
• Leadership in facilitating sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings, promoting a culture of ongoing improvement.
• Acumen in making crucial decisions on scope, features, and priorities based on market trends, customer feedback, and business objectives.
• Ability to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products, tracking project progress and adjusting priorities as necessary.
• Skill in collaborating with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-friendly product interfaces.
• Competency in conducting user acceptance testing and gathering feedback to verify product functionality and usability.
• Ability to regularly communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, promoting transparency and alignment.

Results:

• Successful definition and communication of the product vision and goals in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Effective creation and management of a prioritized product backlog that aligns with customer and business value.
• Successful collaboration with cross-functional teams leading to refined requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Smooth and successful sprint planning and execution, alongside the development team.
• Effective facilitation of sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Successful decision-making regarding scope, features, and priorities, leading to the creation of products that meet market needs, customer feedback, and business objectives.
• Timely delivery of high-quality software products, with regular monitoring and adjustment of project progress and priorities.
• Successful collaboration with UX/UI designers to create user-friendly product interfaces.
• Effective user acceptance testing and feedback collection, ensuring product functionality and usability.
• Regular and transparent communication with stakeholders about project status, risks, and issues, ensuring alignment across the board.