Wesco is looking to hire an Associate - Product Owner to support the Product Owner and Delivery Team in managing and maintaining the Product Backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals, and facilitating the development of product features to maximize product value.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
- Ability to write and refine clear user stories and acceptance criteria
- Familiarity with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) preferred
- Basic knowledge of user experience (UX) or customer experience (CX) design principles preferred
- Experience working in an Agile development environment preferred
- Certifications in Agile (e.g., PSM, CSPO) preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in Defining Product Goals; collaborate with the Product Owner to develop and communicate the Product Goal; understand and align work with business objectives and stakeholder expectations
- Support Product Backlog Management; help maintain a transparent and prioritized Product Backlog; assist in creating and refining user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria under the guidance of the Product Owner
- Collaborate with Stakeholders; work with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and business units, to understand and represent customer needs; participate in stakeholder meetings to gather and document product requirements
- Participate in Agile Ceremonies; attend sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives; support the Product Owner in managing iteration planning and addressing interdependencies between teams
- Provide Feedback and Support; review product features during development and provide feedback to ensure alignment with user needs and business goals; act as a liaison between the Product Owner and the Delivery Team to ensure clear communication
- Learn and Grow in Product Ownership; develop skills in Agile frameworks and product management tools; embrace a growth mindset to continuously improve product ownership capabilities
Other
- Bachelors Degree - Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field, or equivalent, relevant work experience required; Masters Degree preferred
- 1 years of experience in a related role, such as Business Analyst, Scrum Team Member, or Junior Product Manager
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Embody the Scrum Values: Openness, Respect, Courage, Commitment and Focus
- Be “The Ideal Team Member” – Hungry, Humble, and Smart
- Ability to travel 0% - 25%
