Product Owner (CMP)

Introduction

Optimizely is seeking a skilled Product Owner with a strong background in Agile/Scrum to join our Content Marketing Platform (CMP) Team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying customers’ needs and developing new product features while also acting as a Scrum Master to manage the execution of product initiatives. 

Optimizely CMP is a cloud-based software platform that helps marketing teams plan, create, manage, and deliver content across all channels. It offers a suite of features that can help a Marketer with their whole content creation and publishing workflow management. CMP is designed to help marketing teams streamline their content marketing workflow and deliver high-quality content that engages their audience. 

As a PO for Optimizely CMP, you will be working closely with the Tech Team, helping drive a better CMP every day! The ideal candidate for this role will possess exceptional problem-solving skills, a keen analytical mindset, and a collaborative spirit that thrives in a team-oriented environment. 

Overall, this unique opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong understanding of both product ownership and the development process, who is comfortable working across multiple domains and collaborating with cross-functional teams. And if you believe you are the right fit – then we can’t wait to meet you! 

What you can expect to do on a day-to-day basis:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product backlog that aligns with the strategic vision and supports business objectives. 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, design, marketing, and customer support, to ensure successful execution of the roadmap. 
• Create user stories, product specifications, and Jira tickets to effectively communicate requirements to development teams. 
• Act as the main point of contact between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration. 
• Lead the Agile and Scrum processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups, while also ensuring adherence to Agile best practices. 
• Write detailed user stories and break down epics, creating comprehensive and well-organized tickets for the engineering team to work from. 
• Work week will be Sunday to Thursday
• Please note, this role will be working closely with our US Team so working hours will need to be flexible. 

What you can bring to the table:

• 2-3 years of experience in SaaS Product Ownership, including a strong background in Agile and Scrum methodologies. 
• Proven success in leading product development and delivering high-quality products within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Focus and experience on data driven product development. 
• Keen ability to prioritize work and optimize a workflow. Must understand how to work out the critical path for projects and drive high efficiency with the team. 
• Experience acting as a Scrum Master, facilitating Agile processes, and driving continuous improvement. 
• Strong understanding of the SaaS industry and experience working with marketing teams is preferred.  
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, as the role requires effective collaboration with global team members and stakeholders. 
• Ability to work autonomously and efficiently, managing time effectively across different time zones and taking ownership of tasks and initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science is preferred, however, equivalent industry experience can also replace the need for any degree.