Product Owner

About the job

Role Overview: PDI Technologies is seeking a Product Owner focused on Data to support and expand the data capabilities of our loyalty solutions. This role is ideal for a PO who is passionate about data-driven products and experienced in enabling teams that deliver scalable data services, pipelines, analytics, and reporting capabilities. Key Responsibilities • Stay aligned with and contribute to the product vision, roadmaps and priorities • Work closely with Support to understand and prioritize customer reported issues • Work closely with system users (customers, partners, consulting) to understand product needs and translate into actionable user stories • Work with technical astuteness, be detailed oriented and proactive in driving closure and optimizing throughput of development teams • Serve as a product evangelist, particularly with Product Managers and Business teams, to help them understand the best practices of using the platform • Contribute and develop documentation for new features including user interface mockups, process and data sequence diagrams • Attend sprint planning meetings, work with the team to define sprint goals • Guide agile teams in breaking down user stories and defining acceptance criteria • Ensure that product backlogs are prioritized, and properly balanced between product and maintenance • Collaborate with teams to review output during sprints, answer questions about desired functionality/outcomes • Ensure the team has the appropriate number of stories in the backlog prepared for sprint planning, monitor ready stories vs. velocity • Conduct backlog refinement meetings, sprint reviews and product demos • Manage product backlog in ALM tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, etc. • Author and publish product release notes and customer notifications • Own Release Planning Qualifications • 7 – 9 years of experience working as a business analyst, product manager, product owner or similar role • At least 4 years of experience working as an Agile product owner • Strong understanding of data concepts: data modeling, data ingestion, ETL/ELT, APIs, event streaming, data quality, and data governance • Ability to translate complex data and technical concepts into clear, business-friendly explanations • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working with data, reporting, dashboards, or data validation • Excellent documentation abilities, including data requirements, diagrams, and user story creation • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence decisions without authority • Highly motivated self-starter with excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking abilities • Collaborative, curious, and proactive in learning both independently and through inquiry • Understands best-practice standards, departmental policies, and software development processes • In-depth knowledge of Agile principles and practices PDI is committed to offering a well-rounded benefits program, designed to support and care for you, and your family throughout your life and career. This includes a competitive salary, market-competitive benefits, and a quarterly perks program. We encourage a good work-life balance with ample time off [time away] and, where appropriate, hybrid working arrangements. Employees have access to continuous learning, professional certifications, and leadership development opportunities.

Requirements

• Data Analytics
• Agile Methodologies
• Product Management
• Communication Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science
• Experience as a Product Owner

Preferred Technologies

• Data Analytics
• Agile Methodologies
• Product Management
• Communication Skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Market-competitive Benefits
• Quarterly Perks Program

About the company

PDI Technologies provides technology solutions to leading convenience retail and petroleum brands, enhancing operational efficiency and growth.