Associate Product Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Assist in the daily operations of Agile and Scrum methodologies, which include stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

• Lead team ceremonies and ensure that sprint commitments are in harmony with team capacity and priorities.

• Track sprint progress while proactively identifying risks, blockers, dependencies, and concerns regarding delivery.

• Raise issues with comprehensive context and suggested next steps to the relevant stakeholders.

• Contribute to enhancing delivery predictability and the overall effectiveness of the team.

• Collaborate with Lead Product Managers and Engineering Leads to convert roadmap priorities into well-defined user stories.

• Develop and uphold clear acceptance criteria that facilitate successful delivery.

• Confirm that stories fulfill the Definition of Ready before sprint planning occurs.

• Sustain a healthy, prioritized backlog that aligns with squad objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience through a combination of education and relevant work experience.

• A minimum of 1 year of related work experience.

• Proven decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Effective presentation skills suitable for all levels, from senior management to staff associates.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools.

• Experience in Exploratory Data Analysis.

• Excellent organizational skills with the capability to manage and prioritize tasks to meet critical deadlines.

• Certification as a Scrum Product Owner is preferred.

• Familiarity with formal product management methodologies is preferred.

• Knowledge of structured technology delivery/software development lifecycles is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Medical and prescription drug coverage available for qualifying associates and eligible dependents.

• Participation in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan).

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.

• (Virtual) fitness center programs.

• Associate discount program.

• Business Travel Accident Insurance.

• Associate Tax Preparation benefit.

• Incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans may offer additional earnings.