Technical Associate Product Owner - Policy

Lexipol | Frisco, TX

Posted Date 11/13/2024
Description Technical Associate Product Owner - Policy
At Lexipol, our mission is to create safer communities and empower individuals on the front lines with market-leading content and technology. Our top-notch team works closely with law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and local government professionals to tailor our solutions to better address today’s challenges and keep first responders coming home safely at the end of each shift.
Working at Lexipol means making a difference – day in and day out.

The Work
As a Technical Associate Product Owner on the Policy team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions. Our team is dedicated to improving and developing new features and functionalities that align with supporting our first responders and enhancing their user experience. You will play a pivotal role in translating business requirements into actionable tasks for the engineering team, ensuring that the product evolves to meet the market’s needs. This position is remote.

This is done through working in these areas of focus:

Effective Requirement Gathering and Documentation (40%)
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives
  • Write clear and detailed user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria
  • Maintain and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, stakeholder input, and alignment with the roadmap.

Measurement:

  • Quality and clarity of user stories documented
  • Stakeholder satisfaction with requirement documentation
  • Timeliness in updating and maintaining the product backlog
Active Participation in the Agile Process (30%)
  • Engage in all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Facilitate communication between the engineering team and stakeholders.
  • Adjust and refine user stories based on feedback and any changes to requirements.
Measurement:
  • Effectiveness in assisting with facilitating agile ceremonies
  • Team feedback on communication and collaboration
  • Ability to adapt to changes and update documentation promptly

Support Engineering Team for Successful Delivery (30%)
  • Provide clarifications and answer queries from the engineering team regarding requirements
  • Work closely with developers to ensure understanding of user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Identify and address any impediments that may impact feature delivery.

Measurement:

  • Reduction in development delays due to unclear requirements
  • Engineering team satisfaction and feedback
  • Successful on-time delivery of features
Position Responsibilities 
  • Product Backlog Management: Assist in maintaining and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
  • Requirement Translation: Translate business concepts and requirements into detailed user stories and technical specifications.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of product features.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate clear communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, bridging gaps to ensure mutual understanding.
  • Process Improvement: Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to continuously enhance product development processes.
  • Data Analysis: Utilize data to inform product decisions, identify opportunities for improvement, and proactively seek answers to complex questions.
  • Documentation: Ensure all product documentation is up-to-date and accurately reflects current features and functionalities.  
At Lexipol, we value high energy and experienced leaders who not only are driven to scale a business and push the envelope of what a digital business can accomplish but also care about deeply about the professional development of their team. The position offers an exceptional opportunity to work with motivated, seasoned team members at all levels and join a thriving culture and company recognized as one of the top digital companies in the world.  

Requirements: To be considered for this role, you will have this experience:
  • 1-3 years of experience as a product owner or similar role within a technical environment
  • Proven ability to write detailed user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and software development life cycles
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Product Management and Agile Trainings or Certifications are a plus
  • Experience with the Atlassian Suite including Jira and Confluence
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Target Outcomes/ Target Results
  • Deliver High-Quality Features: Successfully deliver new features and functionalities that meet business objectives per roadmap timelines
  • Closing the Loop: Ensuring delivered software updates meet the requirements provided to the engineering team
  • Maintain Product Backlog Efficiency: Keep a well-organized and prioritized backlog to streamline development efforts.
  • Enhance Team Collaboration: Improve communication between stakeholders and the engineering team, reduce misunderstandings and identifying early interruptions to our delivery timelines.
Employee Value Proposition
  • Training and Development: Receive ongoing training in product ownership and agile methodologies to enhance your skills.
  • Mentoring and Coaching: Benefit from mentoring by experienced product managers and agile coaches to support your career growth.
  • Collaborative Work Environment: Work with a dynamic and supportive team that values collaboration and execution.
  • Career Advancement: Report directly to the Senior Technical Product Manager, providing opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
  • Impactful Work: Contribute to a product that has a significant impact on our users, the success of the company, and the first responder community.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Duties listed are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive; other duties may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Compensation and Benefits
Lexipol offers a competitive base salary, monthly, quarterly, or annual incentive and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with Company match and a flexible paid time off plan.

Base compensation is $100,000 plus a performance based annual bonus. 

About Lexipol
Lexipol empowers first responders and public servants to best meet the needs of their residents safely and responsibly. We are the experts in policy, training and wellness support, committed to improving the quality of life for all community members. Our solutions include state-specific policies, online learning, behavioral health resources, grant assistance, and industry news and information offered through the websites Police1, FireRescue1, EMS1, Corrections1 and Gov1. Lexipol serves more than 2 million public safety and government professionals in over 12,000 agencies and municipalities. For additional information, visit www.lexipol.com.

Lexipol Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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