Please note: This is an unpaid position.

JerseySTEM is seeking skilled Agile Product Owners to help implement and execute transformational organization outcomes. The candidate will have demonstrated expertise and application of Agile methodologies, techniques and frameworks, a successful track record of driving and facilitating teams, commitment to continuous learning and mindset of relentless improvement.

Candidates will be evaluated by JerseySTEM's Operational Excellence Management team which includes a technical committee of Agile coaches and business managers.

Candidates will focus on one of following domains:

What can you expect in a Product Owner role at JerseySTEM:

• Organize and oversee the requirement gathering and Business Analysis of the solutions to be developed.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog for an Agile team
• Attend weekly meetings with the team
• Work with stakeholders to understand their needs, and with the team to understand technical and practical constraints
• Help clarify user stories, set acceptance criteria, answer questions
• Review the team's progress periodically, and adjust the backlog as needed

• Identify process and communications issues
• Minimum time commitment: 5-7 hours/ week with committed work times, for a minimum 6 months period.

Technical Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of experience as Product Owner or Project Manager in a Corporate setting preferred
• Proven track record as a PO or Product Manager
• Excellent communication, analytical, mentoring and problem-solving skills
• Certified Product Owner (CSPO) , PMP, SAFe certifications preferred
• Experience using Jira, Kanban Board, Slack