Elsmere Education is seeking a Product Owner to drive the development and enhancement of data products supporting the higher education sector, helping colleges and universities make smarter, data-informed decisions.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Product Manager, with a focus on data products, analytics tools, or BI solutions
- Strong understanding of data pipelines, data visualization (Power BI, Tableau, or similar), and cloud-based data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
- Experience with APIs and data integration workflows (ETL/ELT tools) (preferred)
- Experience with AI/ML capabilities and solutions (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Own the product backlog for all data products, tools, and analytics initiatives
- Partner with data engineering and analytics teams to define technical requirements for data pipelines, integrations, and visualizations
- Define KPIs and success metrics for data tools and reporting products
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive dashboards, reporting tools, and interactive analytics experiences
- Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release planning to ensure development teams deliver high-quality solutions on schedule
Other
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Data Science, Information Systems, or similar); Master's preferred but not required
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data to make product decisions and set priorities
