Product Owner

The Product Owner at Transfinder drives product development by shaping requirements, prioritizing the backlog, and partnering with development teams across sprints and releases.

Responsibilities

• Builds and prioritizes a large development backlog where priorities shift regularly
• Collaborates with development teams, quality assurance, and Scrum Masters to build and evaluate new features and products
• Shares complex designs with both technical and non-technical teams
• Leads and participates in key Scrum activities including Refinement Meetings, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Reviews
• Conducts user and product research by testing ideas with internal and external stakeholders
• Develops expertise in new subjects, technologies, and concepts tied to products in development
• Creates and reviews UI/UX artifacts that help guide the development team
• Supports an easy user flow through technology and product experiences
• Helps maintain a cohesive look and feel across products
• Encourages teams to deliver sprint commitments and meet product quality goals
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, including managing multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to respond to feedback and adapt to changes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, Prototyping Tools, and Product Analytic Tools
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening hours at least twice per week
• Minimum 4 years experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or an active Scrum process participant
• Experience working directly with software development teams and international teams
• Demonstrated knowledge of UI/UX principles for both mobile and browser applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of Scrum and Agile principles
• Exposure to logistics, education, public safety, or fleet maintenance fields
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be able to drive to various locations to test software

Work Location and Schedule

• Onsite at Transfinder’s Schenectady, New York headquarters
• Monday through Friday
• Local residency or ability to commute regularly

Compensation and Employment Details

• Annual salary range: $80,000.00 to $130,000.00
• Pay status/classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time
• Supervisor: Director of Product Management