agile product owner

Design phase and project methodology:

build the product’s big picture including its roadmap and translate this picture towards the development team

clarify the need and draft the product’s key functional specifications according to the agile methodology

iteration planning and priorities definition to ensure the proper content delivery

defines the priorities and monitor the Product Backlog, thus he continuously prioritizes the key business needs

make sure that the different stakeholders become and stay aligned on the product to be delivered

Project follow-up and support:

initiate a priority management approach, ensure the product consistency and quality

actively participate into Scrum ceremonies (agile retrospectives, demo, test labs…)

is the decision maker or has the authority to arbitrate on delivered functionalities

conduct Sprints Backlog live adjustments and follow-up

At least 2 to 6 years of relevant experience.

Language requirements: Dutch or French and sound knowledge of English

Business experience:

• Knowledge of the banking sector
• Expertise in agile methodologies
• Project Management

Technical experience:

Story mapping, design thinking

Backlog management tools such as Rally, Github

Collaborative tools such as Mural, Yellow, Whiteboard

Soft skills:

• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Communication skills, transparent stakeholder management
• Goal-oriented
• Leadership

A Product owner involved in Agile projects must have the "Agile mindset" which implies:

a positive attitude and pragmatism

thirst for knowledge: Agile is about learning and adapting. Knowledge sharing is key to success.

The goal of team success: Agile is about the success of the team, no individual success or heroic behavior. It is more important for the team to succeed than for the individual to have completed his/her tasks.

There is no failure, only feedback: Agile is about taking everything as lessons, adjusting actions based on the feedback, resulting in continuous improvement.

Beyond the roles: Agile teams are cross-functional. All required disciplines are represented in the team (analysis, development, testing, … ). However, although team members have a primary role representing a discipline, they are expected to take on other roles and contribute to other disciplines whenever it helps towards reaching the sprint goal

Telework: Expectation: 40% on site & 60% homeworking