We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Product Owner to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will take ownership of a defined product portfolio, driving success from ideation through to delivery. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions that align with our strategic objectives and meet business needs.
Responsibilities:
Product Portfolio Management: Own and manage the product portfolio roadmap and backlog, ensuring timely delivery of features and enhancements aligned with business priorities as defined by the Business Engagement Manager(s).
Roadmap Coordination: Collaborate with other Product Owners to align roadmaps and ensure seamless coordination of dependent work and cross-product initiatives.
Requirement Definition: Define product requirements, breaking down business requirements into clear, detailed, and actionable user stories for the development team.
Documentation: Develop and maintain supporting documentation, including process flows and use cases, to ensure clarity and alignment across teams.
Communication: Regularly communicate product updates, progress and challenges to Business Engagement Manager(s), ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Lead the coordination and facilitation of UAT to ensure the product meets the user needs and business requirements prior to production release.
Sprint Demos: Execute Sprint Demos, showcasing new features and progress to stakeholders, and ensure feedback is collected and acted upon.
Subject Matter Expertise: Develop and maintain subject matter expertise for the products in your portfolio and the business processes they support.
Configuration Management: Oversee and manage platform configurations, ensuring they are optimized and aligned with business requirements where applicable.
Production Readiness: Approve feature sets as "ready for production", ensuring they meet all the necessary criteria for release.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field preferred; but consideration may be given to an exceptional candidate with 2+ years of relevant work experience
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) is a plus.
SQL experience for data analysis, validation and basic troubleshooting is desirable, but not required.
Other Position Specifications:
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex business requirements into practical, actionable solutions.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
Willingness to resolve issues or complete special projects outside standard business hours.
Demonstrated adaptability.
All additional duties as assigned.
Flexibility to travel up to 25% as needed for job requirements.
The job level may be modified upward based on the qualifications of the candidate
Benefits
Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available
Why Join Altec?
If you're considering a career with Altec,there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design,manufacturing and service - and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.
Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.
EEO Statement
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
