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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # software product owner - **Company:** Park Place Technologies - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Asana, JIRA, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Test Case, Trello, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Extreme Programming - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/product-owner-cleveland-oh--0e92f396-69ef-4de6-940f-dee48688a30b ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related field, or other relevant experience in software development. * At least 3 years of experience as a software product owner, business analyst, or project manager in an agile environment, or other experience in an agile software methodology. * Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP. * Proficient in using agile tools, such as Jira, Trello, or Asana. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills. * Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines. * Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. * Customer-oriented, creative, and innovative mindset. * Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification is a plus. Skills: Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Business Analysis, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Extreme Programming, High Tech Industry, Kanban, Market Trend Analysis, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Backlog, Product Planning, Product Testing, Project/Program Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Development, Team Player, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management ## Description * The software product owner is responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, which is a list of features, user stories, and tasks that the development team will work on. * The software product owner is also responsible for creating and communicating the product vision, roadmap, and release plan, which align with the business goals and customer needs. * The software product owner is the main point of contact for the development team and the stakeholders and acts as the voice of the customer. * The software product owner works closely with the development team to provide feedback, clarify requirements, and accept or reject the work results. * The software product owner also works with the stakeholders to manage their expectations, resolve conflicts, and negotiate scope changes. Responsibilities * Define and refine the product backlog, ensuring that it is clear, concise, and prioritized. * Write and review user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases. * Collaborate with the development team and the stakeholders to plan and execute the sprint and release cycles. * Participate in the agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-up, sprint review, and sprint retrospective. * Validate and accept the work results delivered by the development team. * Monitor and evaluate the product performance, quality, and customer feedback. * Identify and communicate the product risks, issues, and dependencies. * Continuously research and analyze the market trends, customer needs, and competitor products. * Keep abreast of the latest technologies and best practices in the software industry. ## Related Videos - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [An introduction to Extreme Programming](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/709-an-introduction-to-extreme-programming) - [Personal Branding for Top HR Professionals](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1471-personal-branding-for-top-hr-professionals) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Starting business without breaking the bank: Self hosted OSS productivity ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1219-starting-business-without-breaking-the-bank-self-hosted-oss-productivity-ecosystem) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [What is product discovery and why do developers need it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/517-what-is-product-discovery-and-why-do-developers-need-it) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools)