Senior Product Owner

AutoStore’s Software organization is hiring a Senior Product Owner to manage day-to-day product backlog execution and help Agile teams deliver high-value increments aligned to the broader product vision.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and communicate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with AutoStore’s overall product strategy and objectives set by Product Management
• Set up continuous feedback loops with users and stakeholders to validate that the product vision and strategy create real value
• Define a tactical product roadmap by prioritizing work based on customer and stakeholder needs and AutoStore business objectives
• Act as the primary point of contact for technical aspects of the software product, ensuring alignment between business requirements and technical implementation
• Define and prioritize the product backlog; translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and user stories focused on customer value and company objectives
• Partner with Product Management to align on product vision, roadmap, and key deliverables
• Serve as Product Owner for one or more development teams, ensuring the team understands product vision and priorities
• Write epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria that guide delivery of the right features
• Drive backlog refinement and participate in review meetings to keep the team focused on delivering value
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather technical requirements, define product features, and ensure fit with the product roadmap
• Provide a primary channel for detailed technical inquiries from internal teams and from external customers and partners
• Engage with individual customers to capture needs and feedback, and incorporate insights into product development alongside Product Management
• Validate that new functionality meets intended objectives and adjust course when needed
• Collect and analyze data for user personas and use cases to identify challenges and opportunities that inform prioritization and decisions
• Use customer feedback and product utilization data to identify challenges and opportunities for prioritization and decision-making
• Support Customer Success and/or Service and Support teams in resolving customer issues and maintaining product satisfaction
• Accountability for how effectively the product creates customer value and stays aligned with the product roadmap
• Accountability for customer and stakeholder-driven prioritization at the technical level

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience in software engineering, product management, or product ownership
• Strong interest in product development and working closely with engineers
• Knowledge of Agile software development best practices and Cloud platform
• Familiarity with Product Board, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools
• 2-3 years of domain experience and knowledge in warehouse logistics preferred
• Bachelor or Master degree, preferably in business management, logistics, or another relevant discipline; relevant experience may substitute for this requirement

Technologies

• Agile
• Cloud platform
• Product Board
• Jira
• Confluence

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off including 12 holidays, paid exercise time, paid volunteer time, and paid parental leave plans for all new parents
• Retirement 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing contribution
• Educational assistance and professional development programs, including mentorship/coaching programs with external industry leaders
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Additional Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance programs

Recruitment Policy

• AutoStore does not accept agency resumes or assistance for this role
• Please do not forward resumes to the job’s alias or to AutoStore employees
• AutoStore is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes