Product Owner II

Job Description:

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide drive product development!

Our team is responsible for delivering the absolute best digital experiences to our end users and customers. Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

** Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Your Role on Our Team

As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of innovative products that meet user needs and business goals. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Developers, Designers, and Digital Product Managers, to define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure successful product releases. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, analytical, curious, an effective communicator, and possesses a basic understanding of agile product delivery principles and practices.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Promoting a culture where teams are inspired to collaborate; ensuring everyone understands their part in the process.
• Performing the soft skills of Product Ownership such as team collaboration, being detail oriented, and being a problem solver.
• Driving agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews.
• Collaborating with the development team to ensure clear understanding and acceptance of user stories for digital products. Be the team captain!
• Building a relationship with the dev lead to ensure product development aligns with stakeholder needs.
• Maintaining a prioritized product backlog for digital products with epics, features, and user stories. Continuously refining and grooming the backlog to ensure a clear understanding of the product requirements.
• Writing & owning acceptance criteria.
• Working closely with product managers to define and prioritize digital product features and enhancements. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of a product roadmap that outlines the timeline for delivering key product milestones.
• Working with UX designers and developers to understand user experience across digital products to help incorporate user-centered design best practices.
• Acting as a communication bridge between technology functions and the product managers to understand key issues, identify perception gaps, and resolve questions.
• Effectively communicating product updates and status to necessary audience.
• Guiding teams & fostering a collaborative environment, learning and implementing best practices from other Product Owners.
• Having a foundational understanding of digital products and end-users to understand the purpose & vision behind the enhancements & work.
• Identifying opportunities for process or technology improvements within the team.
• Collaborating with product managers to identify where documentation is needed & ensure appropriate training & support materials are available.

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• 4-year degree in IT, Engineering, or Business Management minimum; OR equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience as a Product Owner working on an agile software product team

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Product Owner certification (e.g., CSPO)
• Passion for technology and a deep understanding of market trends and customer needs in the digital product space.
• Familiarity with product management tools, such as ADO, Jira, Trello, Lucid, and Confluence.
• Knowledge of UX/UI design principles and best practices for digital products.
• Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of program governance using both waterfall and agile methodologies combined with ability to manage complex projects.
• Ability to quickly learn business processes and provide insight and guidance.
• Ability to gather requirements from business partners.
• Ability to breakdown strategic objectives into actionable work for development teams
• Background in collaborating with custom development teams.
• Ability to convey concepts and ideas concisely in verbal and written form.
• Evidence of strategic thinking and some experience in executing in a fast-paced or cross functional environment.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to influence and organize.
• Identify opportunities for process or technology improvements.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.