PLM Product Owner

What you will have:

• Business Analysis: Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks, techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
  Level Working Knowledge:

• Collaborates with stakeholders, development teams, testing teams, etc., to deliver business solutions.

• Documents the business case to justify the requirements of time and resources of a project.

• Utilizes diverse analysis tools and methodologies to group different business activities based on shared characteristics or similarities.

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  Level Extensive Experience:

• Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.

• Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.

• Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.

• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  Level Extensive Experience:

• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.

• Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

• Software Engineering: Knowledge of software engineering; ability to deliver new or enhanced fee-based software products.
  Level Working Knowledge:

• Works with development or delivery of a software package or component.

• Describes phases, activities, deliverables and processes for a specific methodology.

• Software Problem Management: Knowledge of strategies, practices and tools for resolving software problems; ability to manage software problems in installed software products.
  Level Working Knowledge:

• Documents resolution progress and provides feedback to customers.

• Describes issues and consideration for resolving problems involving other products or vendors.

• Cites examples of unusual problems; follows proper notifications and escalation procedures.

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Knowledge of UAT activities, tasks, tools and techniques; ability to design, implement and evaluate acceptance tests for end-users.
  Level Extensive Experience:

• Compares and contrasts features and benefits of major acceptance testing frameworks.

• Critiques user acceptance plans for appropriateness and completeness.

• Develops approaches for acceptance testing following legal or contractual agreements.

• Monitors end-users in defining the testing environment and acceptance criteria; explains the importance of being actively involved in test designs and other testing phases.

• Consults on test strategies, components, processes, plans and approaches during the user acceptance testing process.

Considerations for Top Candidates:

• Working knowledge of Engineering / Manufacturing workstreams would be key as this PO will be aligned with Visualization, and Data Exchange programs. 

• Actively seeks opportunities to collaborate with clients and end users, ensuring solutions are aligned with real-world needs and expectations.

• Knowledge of software change request management; ability to manage software product change requests from customers, prospective customers, vendors, and internal staff.

• Demonstrates strong ability to identify and resolve issues during development, contributing to a stable and efficient workflow.

• Knowledge of and experience with the business aspects and operation of a software product; ability to manage install base, current uses, future plans, and product vision.