What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner position at UniGroup, C.A.?
Work Arrangement: On-Site
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Product Owner who thrives at the intersection of business needs, user experience, and technical execution. In this role, you’ll serve as the subject matter expert for a defined set of products and users, working closely with an Agile development team to deliver meaningful enhancements and long-term value.
You’ll own the team backlog, manage intake and prioritization, and ensure that tactical work aligns with broader domain and organizational strategy. This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as the subject matter expert and emerging leader within your product space, with hands-on exposure to Agile methodologies.
- Ensure team-level planning and road mapping align with domain strategy and organizational goals.
- Partner with Product Managers and Senior Product Owners to document business and functional requirements for new features, enhancements, and release notes.
- Participate in all Agile ceremonies, ensuring high-quality story creation, backlog maintenance, and prioritization.
- Support cross-functional project planning, track progress, and maintain clear communication across all participants.
- Maintain a continuous feedback loop with customers, agents, users, and stakeholders throughout product launch and lifecycle.
- Act as the daily point of contact for both the development team and business stakeholders.
- Facilitate testing, documentation, and training sessions for ITSC and other supporting teams ahead of major releases.
- Manage all intake and triage activities across multiple systems
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 1 years of experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst
- Ability to translate API capabilities into user stories, acceptance criteria, and clear functional requirements.
- Basic understanding of backend systems (microservices, service layers, databases) to communicate effectively with engineering.
- 3 years of experience working in an Agile product development environment
- High collaboration with the ability to manage expectations across business and technical stakeholders
Why Work at UniGroup:
At UniGroup, we’re building technology that supports iconic brands like United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, while fostering a culture that values collaboration, growth, and balance. We offer the stability of a long-standing organization paired with the opportunity to work on modern technologies and meaningful business initiatives.
Our employees benefit from:
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off, company holidays, and paid parental leave
- Learning and development opportunities, including technical skill growth and mentorship
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement
- The opportunity to contribute to enterprise-scale systems that support a nationwide network of agents and customers
Work Authorization:
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
- UniGroup is unable to provide visa sponsorship or employment authorization support now or in the future
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