Creating clear and actionable feature specifications by gathering requirements, defining functionality, and setting goals
Collaborating with rain’s Tech teams (Developers, Designers, etc.) to iteratively and quickly deliver product functionality that accomplishes our goals
Gaining a deep understanding of our customer’s needs and what progress for them looks like
Using data and product analytics to generate actionable insights and turn these into measurable and impactful business outcomes
Gathering and using customer feedback to understand how users engage with our products to drive meaningful outcomes for the business
Aligning our bigger picture and strategy to daily work and deliverables
Driving business impact by mapping product functionality and commitments to the strategic objectives of our channels and the business
Defining a clear roadmap of highly prioritized features and initiatives that deliver against our business vision
Collaborating and building excellent relationships
Proactively working with stakeholders to factor their requirements into product decisions.
Influencing peers and direct reports to enable them to successfully deliver on their product areas, continuously grow their product craft, and provide meaningful business outcomes
Influencing and persuading rain’s senior managers and executives to help achieve goals, remove blockers, and deliver meaningful business outcomes
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent
Product owner certification is a bonus
Experience working as a Senior Product Owner, ideally within a start-up or high-growth company
Experience with prototyping, testing, and validating product hypotheses
Experience defining, prioritizing, and communicating a product roadmap across the organization
Managing and building out a backlog with a focus on iterative and continuous delivery
Hands-on experience working with Engineering teams in an Agile environment
Experience building products iteratively by applying lean principles and focusing on MVPs
Understanding of agile development process
Technical understanding and genuine passion for technology
Understanding of core concepts related to UI/UX design