Product Owner - 6 Month Contract Role

Propellerhead
Product Owner - 6 Month Contract Role
Propellerhead Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Propellerhead is a leading software services company based in New Zealand. We design, deliver, and maintain large-scale, custom-built digital platforms across a range of technologies. We place emphasis on producing technology which is meaningful, has value, and can make a difference in the world. We foster long lasting and trusting relationships with all our clients, and we have worked with a diverse range of commercial, non-profit, and government organisations over our 20 years in the market.

We are currently seeking a motivated and effective Product Owner to join our growing team. Are you tired of working on software that never sees production or adds no tangible value for users? Here at Propellerhead we focus on delivering software into production that adds value for our customers. This role is Auckland based.

The Role:

As a Product Owner at Propellerhead, your primary purpose will be to ensure clarity on the next most valuable thing to deliver. This is a client-facing role important to maintaining long-term relationships with our customers through continuous high-value delivery. As such, you will work closely with internal and client stakeholders to ensure both functional and commercial objectives are met.

Key Accountabilities:

Product Backlog Management: Build and groom the product backlog, ensuring it contains appropriate items, prioritised effectively, and that items at the top are ready for delivery.
Communication: Clearly communicate product backlog items to the product delivery team to build a shared understanding of the problems and solutions.
Delivery Constraints: Ensure delivery teams work solely on funded backlog items, constraining product delivery as necessary.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders to create and prioritise valuable product deliverables with clear, measurable outcomes.
Scope Management: Manage scope to deliver maximum value, while ensuring efficient use of resources.
Outcome Determination: Evaluate whether a product deliverable achieved the desired outcome, making necessary adjustments based on feedback and results.
Team Coordination: Keep product delivery teams informed of upcoming work and broadly communicate relevant context and problems faced to build a shared understanding of the product direction.


Skills and Experience:

Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in a software development environment.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and principles.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with stakeholders to define and prioritise product features.
Familiarity with product management tools and software.


Benefits:

Be part of an innovative team, with a culture of learning and collaboration.
Work on impactful and exciting projects.
Opportunity for professional growth and development.
Competitive salary. Employee Share Purchase Scheme offering.
This role is Auckland based, in-office attendance is required. Work within our beautifully designed office and/or from home (hybrid working model).
Propellerhead is an equal opportunity workplace which is free from discrimination.


You will need a willingness to learn and adapt to the way we work at Propellerhead. If you are passionate about product management and looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would like to hear from you!

Cover Letter:

Please note - only applications with a cover letter will be reviewed.

It's very important to us that you include a cover letter with your application—it's your chance to tell us more about who you are and what you value. While we love AI and all its wonders, we kindly ask that you refrain from using it in your application. We're excited to learn about your unique experiences and ideas, so please apply as your authentic self!