Fbs – Mexico - Product Owner II

Job Summary

Takes the lead more independently in areas of product development by following the principles of Agile to manage the team backlog, anticipate and prioritize needs, oversee development stages, act as a primary liaison and evaluate product progress. Serves as the customer proxy; works collaboratively with business owners and other stakeholders to accomplish these tasks with little to no support and with a higher volume of work. Utilizes strong understanding of the business vision to offer guidance and influence the business owners requirements. May provide overall leadership to Product Owner team through mentorship and guidance.

Essential Job Functions

Applies scientific practice within iterations in order to routinely plan, do, check and adjust. Manages team backlog items and prioritizes based on business value. Outlines dependencies and informs stakeholders the necessary sequence of development to ensure optimized performance and outcomes. Holds a significant role in quality control and is the primary team member empowered to accept stories as done. Utilizes strong business knowledge, influence and communication skills to anticipate problems, address them accordingly while working cross functionally in a self-organizing manner to accomplish tasks and effectively manage the backlog. Effectively applies critical thinking to identify flexibility in determining how and when each iteration and product element will be developed. Acts as primary communicator and connection between stakeholders, end users and teams determining if each story meets their shared expectations. Mutually partners with the business and uses effective challenging techniques in order to influence decisions. Ensures collaboration from all stakeholders on decisions and strategy providing clear instructions and deliverables for developers. Takes ownership for each stage of the process and final product to ensure the goal and vision are correctly aligned with the work items on the backlog. Contributes input into the prioritization of the program backlog, coordinates dependencies and manages the inspection and evaluation of product progress through each iteration. Assists in the mitigation of program risks. Participates in PO and/or ART sync meetings in addition to the system demo to show critical aspects of the solution Participates in Inspect & Adapt (I&A) workshop to work across teams to define and implement improvement stories to increase program quality. A key member of the Agile team who utilizes perspective to define iteration goals and drives execution and delivery with the ability to influence stakeholders. Partners with the business owner to understand needs, manage scope and add/eliminate user stories. Communicates requirements to Agile Team in a clear and collaborative manner to determine new requirements, negotiate teams and dependencies. Regularly interacts with the Product Manager in order to discuss goals and share a clear understanding of the business/value stream vision. Heavily involved in the Program Increment (PI) planning, story definition and assists team with story estimates and sequencing. Oversees the development of the product to include planning, refinement, review, and execution. Partners with stakeholders to identify and organize steps required for next iteration. Works to gain clarity on queries and participate in the demo of committed items. Participates in ceremonies within the team to coordinate efforts with team to refine the process, identify areas for improvement and support the execution of tasks. Continuously keeps the end-user needs in mind based on on higher level of business acumen. Ensures the solution meets expectations and the development delivers expected outcomes from the accepted stories. Provides mentorship and guidance to PO I. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Actions

Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Frequently sits for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including, navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces. Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and/or places objects or materials weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties. Frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing, up to a full shift. Rarely performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees. Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information. Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects. Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, respond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace. Jobs in this category require rare, if any, travel.

Physical Environment

The following are standard requirements for all positions. When applicable, some positions may have additional requirements essential to a specific job. This position operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (e.g. others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Education Requirements

Experience Requirements

Experience in an Agile environment or 3-5 years in a project environment. Leadership experience *^.

Special Skill Requirement

Possesses strong product knowledge. Possesses strong business and functional knowledge in the supported value stream based on prior experience. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to react quickly to change in direction. Demonstrated written communication skills. Ability to effectively write user stories and break down features into user stories. Builds and manages effective teams. Ability to handle multiple agile teams as needed. Performs work independently with minimal supervision. Strong verbal communication and listening skills. Excellent organizational skills. Develops and delivers effective presentations.

Additional Qualification