AH sr. Tech Specialist - MES Product Owner

Job Description

Responsibilities

Be accountable for the end-to-end implementation of new MES products in-line with business needs:

• Write and prioritize backlog user stories, focusing on technical requirements and acceptance criteria
• Drives release and support planning and execution of to market strategy and execution
• Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders, acting as a single point of contract by developing maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans.
• Grooms best in class product features with detailed analysis of impact vs value
• Owns the creation and prioritization of the MES product capabilities backlog for specific digital solutions
• Identifies and communicates relationship needs of stakeholder groups. Translates communication/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables.
• Plans and drives scoping, requirements definition, and prioritize activities for large, complex initiatives.
• Shapes & owns the MES product roadmap & vision
• Works within a cross-functional squad to clarify requirements & delivery expectations with business stakeholders
• Helps squads rapidly and iteratively deliver digital solutions that adds value to the organization.
• Manages the full product life cycle to ensure that customer/user needs are met and that financial and other targets are achieved.
•  Keeps track of industry trends

Requirements

• Honors Degree in IT discipline or STEM (or equivalent qualification)
• 4+ years’ experience in IT product owner/business analyst role
• 3+ years’ Experience working in cross functional teams.
• 2+ years’ Experience working in digital role (Product owner, SCRUM master etc.)
• Experience deploying and supporting Kroeber Pas-X platform.
• Experience deploying electronic Batch Record
• Experience in biologic manufacturing
• Experience in managing geographically distributed squads preferred.
• Experience in different delivery methods (Agile, traditional) in large organizations
• Experience in product management techniques such as strategy, road mapping etc.
• Knowledge of Agile Values, principles & practices

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