Product Owner I

Who We Are Mile6 creates digital products that drive breakout growth for clients on the cusp of big things. We are growth centered, people-focused drivers of change. You’ll be joining a team made up of navigators, designers, developers, and marketers who promote daily expansion of knowledge for a wide range of disciplines. We trust and empower our team members to do big and great things in and outside of the day-to-day business of Mile6. Sharing and learning is the responsibility of every member of the team. All teammates work with their manager to establish monthly, quarterly, and annual professional development goals. Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in product ownership or a similar role High degree of organizational skills Proficient written and verbal communication skills with both clients and internal teammates Ability to manage multiple projects at one time Ability to inspire and influence members of the product and development team Willingness to take initiative and innovate on existing products and processes Enjoys collaboration and has a team mindset Agency experience and scrum certification a plus Product Owner Responsibilities Amplify the voice of the client as well as offer interpretation of client needs Work with clients to analyze business needs and align product roadmap to strategic goals Research and analyze the client's market, product users, and the roadmap for the project Identify and write epics, features, and user stories Define backlog items that guide the agile development teams Continually learn with the team through collaboration Collaborate with stakeholders during the visioning and concept development of a product Participate in technical conversations surrounding application products with members of the development team Lead story workshop sessions Write acceptance criteria for user stories during sprint planning Be ready to make product-related decisions and be accountable for those decisions Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics and themes to ensure work focuses on tasks that are aligned with product strategy Develop and maintain a prioritized backlog of user stories for implementation. Determine timeframes for completion of backlog items, ensuring alignment with the product’s overall strategy Write and maintain user documentation for products Be the primary contact for questions related to the product Develop detailed specifications for the product features so they are clearly understood by the development team Work in alignment with agile practices as well as learn and grow in your understanding of agile project management Our Benefits This is a full-time position Remote, up to 10% travel may be required Health, Dental and Vision insurance  Disability insurance Life insurance 401(K)   Paid holidays  Unlimited paid time off Flexible schedules We offer competitive pay, a relaxed work environment, regular company paid functions, and an environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.