Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.
As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.
IMEG is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Software Product Owner. The Software Product Owner will be responsible for driving the development and enhancement of our software products. This includes guiding the entire product lifecycle and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. The Product Owner will contribute to ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
*This position can be located outside of Rock Island*
Principal Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the organization's business objectives and customer needs
- Elicit, document, and prioritize product requirements by collaborating with stakeholders, customers, and development teams. Translate business needs into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria
- Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the most valuable and feasible features and enhancements. Regularly refine and groom the backlog to ensure its relevance and accuracy
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, quality assurance, and other stakeholders, to ensure a shared understanding of the product goals and requirements
- Plan and coordinate product releases, defining the scope, objectives, and timeline. Ensure that the development team is aligned with release goals and can deliver according to schedule
- Collaborate with QA teams to define test cases and acceptance criteria, ensuring that the final product meets high-quality standards and is free from defects
- Monitor the development progress, track key performance indicators, and report on the status of the product to stakeholders. Address any potential roadblocks and communicate adjustments as necessary
- Advocate for a user-centric approach to product design and usability. Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and actively participate in retrospective meetings to address challenges and implement changes effectively
Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, with experience in Scrum or Kanban. Certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) is desirable
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams
- Analytical mindset and the ability to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications
- Experience with software development tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems such as GitHub
- Proficient in MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strategic thinking and the ability to align product development with business objectives.
- Familiarity with software development processes, including design, development, testing, and deployment
- Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive attitude towards challenges.
- Leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Proven experience (4 years) as a Product Owner or similar role in software development, demonstrating successful delivery of complex software products
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Salary Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws.
IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.
IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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