Technical Product Owner

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Young Living is a universally known, household name that is revered and respected for the countless benefits it brings to humanity. Propelled by the world's purest essential oils and oil-infused products, along with our passionate commitment to empowering individuals to whole-life wellness, we champion the modern essential oil movement. A global, purpose-driven wellness revolution is underway, and Young Living leads the charge.

Working at Young Living

Our community of wellness started small in 1993, when  D. Gary Young  and Mary Young developed their first organic herb farming and distillation operation. After establishing Young Living in 1994, the Youngs developed its groundbreaking Seed to Seal process, which preserves the integrity and potency of essential oils through every step of the production process.

We believe every person has the right to wellness. It transcends all and has the power to unite us as members of the same human family striving for the same happiness.

It is part of the reason we are passionate about making everyone feel included, welcome, and respected. Regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local law, all are welcome in the Young Living family.

Summary

The Product Owner is charged with executing the product vision and roadmap provided by the digital product manager. the product owner distills product requirements based on the high-level requirements and business rules provided by the digital product manager and stakeholders. These requirements are refined into stories to be consumed by the development team through Agile practices.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

1.Partner with the Digital Product Manager (DPM) in his or her product vertical to understand the product roadmap, strategy, and the individual problems that have been decided are worth solving

2.Collaborate with Architects to determine the best path forward to realize the product vision

3.Produce high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria

4.Groom, prioritize, and manage the team backlog based on business value and input from the Agile Team and Product

5.Provide iterative feedback on development activities within the Scrum practice at Young Living

6.Key member (major contributor) in Agile team functions such as daily stand-ups (SUMs), sprint reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, and product showcases

7.Demonstrate produced value from completed sprints to the business and relevant stakeholders

8.Communicate and manage expectations on product progress within respective verticals to DPMs and stakeholders

9.Drive activities to increase adoption of assigned products, such as developing content, tools, and training

10. Provide support for assigned products by providing needed market and solution information to support marketing programs, events, and business operations

11. Champion the Agile process from the product team to meet business commitments

12. Embrace the product vision and exceed customer expectations

Competencies

Agile Product Owner Certification

Effective Oral and Written Communication

Decisive Decision-Making

Time Management

Commitment, Ownership, and Accountability

Innovation and Mentorship

Committed

Accountable

Training and Development

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Relationship Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience working in an agile development environment

Self-starter, independent thinker, and works well within teams

Strong negotiating skills and the ability to build consensus across functional boundaries

Robust interpersonal skills, excelling at teamwork and collaboration

Ability to create effective plans and manage diverse and multiple tasks while balancing short and long-term goals

Ability to be a team player with a positive and can-do attitude.

Strong time and priority management - ability to identify and focus on critical issues

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not supervise employees.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, photocopiers, shredders, and filing cabinets.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Essential oils are worn and/or diffused in the work environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use manual dexterity to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, and controls and reach with hands and arms.

This individual is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to type, file, and lift office supplies up to 20 pounds. The employee must be physically able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position requires the incumbent to be physically present at the assigned worksite. The regular schedule is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour lunch, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand, and telecommuting may be permitted on an individual basis as approved by management.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree in technology, business or related field from a four-year college or university, five plus years of related experience and/or training, five plus years of experience with Agile methodologies. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

Additional information

Young Living is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.