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Product Owner Job Description

We have crafted a series of job description examples for a variety of digital roles.

Very often, in-house recruiters and HR departments ask us to help them write their job descriptions, and since this aspect of our recruitment service is very useful to them, we’ve realised that this could be useful to others too, so we have provided a list of job descriptions here.

With more than 20 years of experience in digital and technology recruitment and having placed thousands of candidates in Ireland and across Europe, we understand the value of a compelling job description, so we hope that these examples will help you in your search for a digital or technology professional; please feel free to use and edit to as per your specific needs and preferences.

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Example of Product Owner Job Description

INTRODUCTION: 

  • Company overview: Founding vision, current state of affairs, size, relevant stats. 
  • Role mission: Goals, team, and resources to make it happen. 

Responsibilities:

  • Define and communicate the product vision and strategy.
  •  Gather and prioritize product requirements based on customer feedback, market research, and business objectives.
  •  Create and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it is transparent, visible, and understood.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure product alignment and delivery.
  • Develop detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for the development team.
  •  Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews to provide clarity and direction to the team.
  •  Make informed decisions to balance scope, schedule, and resources.
  • Ensure that the development team understands the product goals and works efficiently towards them.
  •  Monitor and analyze product performance, using data to drive continuous improvement.
  •  Act as the main point of contact between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring clear communication and expectations.
  •  Validate and accept completed work, ensuring it meets the defined acceptance criteria and delivers value to users.
  •  Stay current with industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to inform product decisions.
  •  Facilitate and lead product-related meetings and workshops.
  •  Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the product team.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
  •  2-4 years of experience in B2B services.
  •  Excellent client and relationship management skills, with confidence in presentations and influencing.
  •  Strong commercial acumen with high levels of motivation and attention to detail.
  •  Proficient in task management and prioritizing work and projects.
  •  Strong focus on teamwork with excellent written and oral communication skills to shape effective workflows.

Nice to Have for Product Owner:

  • Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications.
  • Experience in agile development methodologies.
  •  Familiarity with product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello).
  •  Experience in a tech-driven environment.
  •  Knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends.
  •  Experience with UX/UI principles and practices.
  •  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  •  Experience working with remote or distributed teams.
  •  Proficiency in additional languages.
  •  Involvement in industry organizations or thought leadership activities.
  •  Experience with regulatory compliance and standards.
  • Track record of successful product launches and go-to-market strategies.

BENEFITS:

  • Salary
  • Working arrangement: (Hybrid, Remote, Office)
  • Perks

CTA (CALL TO ACTION)

We are accepting applications until the end of *MONTH*. We’ll be delighted to meet you for a first interview with *NAME*, our hiring manager.

If you are looking for roles that are more oriented towards Product positions, you can check the Job Descriptions for more information.

If you would like to view 2024 salaries for other Product positions, check our Product Salaries. Or you can download our acclaimed Prosperity Digital Salary Survey to be on top of current salaries for the digital sector.

Writing a job spec is the first phase of the hiring process at any given company, we love to help companies do this in an effective way so we've put together a post where we explain our secrets for a well structured hiring process and how to make it more efficient.