About the job
Summary:
CPI Security, based in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a full-time Product Owner to join our dynamic team at our corporate headquarters. The Product Owner plays a crucial role in maximizing the value provided by our product development team. This includes defining and prioritizing the product backlog, acting as a key liaison between stakeholders and the development team, and ensuring that we deliver high-quality products that meet business objectives and customer needs. This position requires strong collaboration, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills to translate our vision into actionable tasks while promoting an Agile culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog to align with business goals and user needs.
- Create, refine, and finalize user stories with detailed requirements and acceptance criteria to provide clear guidance for the development team.
- Ensure that backlog items are well-prepared for development to minimize ambiguity and support efficient delivery.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the development team, business stakeholders, and customers.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand business objectives, gather requirements, and ensure alignment on product vision and priorities.
- Define and communicate the overall product vision, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals and market demands.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, customer feedback, and competitive insights to inform the product roadmap.
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Ensure the development team understands priorities and objectives for each sprint.
- Collaborate with the team to deliver incremental value and ensure product releases meet quality and business expectations.
- Prioritize features and enhancements to balance technical debt, user satisfaction, and business value.
- Stay updated on Agile methodologies, industry standards, and technological advancements.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by fostering team feedback and adapting processes as necessary.
- Participate in Agile communities and learning opportunities to enhance knowledge and introduce innovative ideas to the organization.

