Associate Product Owner

The Associate Product Owner supports the Product Owner in executing product initiatives and delivering value to customers. This role focuses on backlog support, requirement definition, and cross-functional coordination, while developing product management skills and domain expertise.

• →Collaborates with the development team to clarify requirements and gather feedback on work in progress
• →Supports the Product Owner in backlog refinement and prioritization activities
• →Writes and reviews user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases
• →Assists in coordinating with stakeholders to gather requirements and communicate updates
• →Participates in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• →Helps track sprint progress, identify blockers, and escalate risks or issues as needed
• →Supports validation and testing efforts to ensure requirements are met
• →Documents product requirements, decisions, and updates to maintain alignment across teams
• →Assists in gathering and summarizing customer feedback and product performance insights
• →Conducts research on market trends, customer needs, and competitor products to support product decisions
• →Stays current on relevant tools, technologies, and Agile best practices 
• →Performs responsibilities that regularly involve in-person collaboration based on business needs, with reasonable accommodations provided in accordance with applicable laws,.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of experience in product, business analysis, project coordination, or Agile environments
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail

• Exposure to product lifecycle or software delivery
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar certification (nice to have, not required)

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