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# Associate Product Owner

- **Company:** Park Place Technologies
- **Location:** Highland Heights, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Asana, JIRA, Scrum Methodology, Trello, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59100866-associate-product-owner

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
 * 1-3 years of experience in product, business analysis, project coordination, or Agile environments
 * Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
 * Experience with tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills
 * Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
 * Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
 * Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Exposure to product lifecycle or software delivery
 * Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar certification (nice to have, not required)

## Description

The Associate Product Owner supports the Product Owner in executing product initiatives and delivering value to customers. This role focuses on backlog support, requirement definition, and cross-functional coordination, while developing product management skills and domain expertise., * Collaborates with the development team to clarify requirements and gather feedback on work in progress

 * Supports the Product Owner in backlog refinement and prioritization activities
 * Writes and reviews user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases
 * Assists in coordinating with stakeholders to gather requirements and communicate updates
 * Participates in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
 * Helps track sprint progress, identify blockers, and escalate risks or issues as needed
 * Supports validation and testing efforts to ensure requirements are met
 * Documents product requirements, decisions, and updates to maintain alignment across teams
 * Assists in gathering and summarizing customer feedback and product performance insights
 * Conducts research on market trends, customer needs, and competitor products to support product decisions
 * Stays current on relevant tools, technologies, and Agile best practices
 * Performs responsibilities that regularly involve in-person collaboration based on business needs, with reasonable accommodations provided in accordance with applicable laws,.


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