Product Owner

Overview Building innovative solutions; enabling safer workplaces for everyone. We’ll create a safer working world, building software to support a global network of responsible buyers, suppliers and partners. Today, at Alcumus we take the pain out of compliance for over 50,000 organisations globally, helping them protect their people, their operations, and the planet. Keeping our network of hiring clients, suppliers, and contractors compliant with the standards that matter most, from health and safety and sustainability to ethical behaviour by building best in class solutions. The tech we build today, will create a better tomorrow. Role The Product Owner translates business requirements into detailed product stories and manages the day-to-day backlog for their squad in an agile environment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, valuable software aligned to the product roadmap. Scope of ownership: Up to 2 development teams within a single product suite; includes multiple features/themes. What that means day-to-day Backlog Management: Own and manage the product backlog, prioritizing based on business value and feasibility. Work with stakeholders and Product Managers to define requirements and success metrics. Lead agile ceremonies and ensure alignment across delivery teams. Communicate risks and progress to internal stakeholders. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery. Communicate status and risks effectively to internal stakeholders. What you’ll need to be successful 2–5 years of experience in a Product Owner or similar agile delivery role. Understanding of agile/scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred. What you’ll get in return Alcumus has a hybrid workplace policy. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work, and believe that if you look after your people, they look after everything else Benefits Personal Health & Wellbeing: Integrated mental health & wellbeing support; Vacation – starting at 3 weeks; Wellness Days & Annual Giving Day; Comprehensive medical and dental coverage; End of the year, company-wide shut down. Future Planning: LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development Interested but don’t feel you meet all the requirements? Our recruitment team assesses and reviews all applications against the role and business needs. We consider transferable and soft skills and may consider applications that don’t meet every criterion if the candidate has aptitude and capability. We will determine upskilling or developmental support as needed. Equal Opportunity Bring Your Whole Self To Work. Alcumus is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves. What you can expect if you apply A response to your application within 15 working days An interview process consisting of an initial discovery call with the recruiter, a first stage interview via Microsoft Teams, and an additional interview with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr