Product Owner II

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

📋 Description

• Independently spearhead product development utilizing Agile methodologies.

• Oversee and prioritize the team’s backlog according to business value.

• Anticipate and prioritize the needs of the product.

• Identify dependencies and keep stakeholders informed about development timelines.

• Engage in quality assurance and approve completed user stories.

• Serve as the principal communicator among stakeholders, end users, and Agile teams.

• Collaborate with business owners and stakeholders to shape decisions and strategies.

• Provide developers with explicit instructions and expectations for deliverables.

• Take ownership of each phase of the process and the final product to ensure alignment with business objectives and vision.

• Contribute to the prioritization of the program backlog and manage dependencies.

• Evaluate and monitor product progress throughout iterations.

• Assist in mitigating program risks.

• Participate actively in PO and/or ART synchronization meetings, system demonstrations, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.

• Define iteration objectives and drive execution and delivery.

• Partner with business owners to grasp needs, manage scope, and adjust user stories as necessary.

• Communicate requirements clearly to Agile teams and negotiate dependencies among teams.

• Collaborate closely with the Product Manager on objectives and the business/value-stream vision.

• Engage extensively in Program Increment planning, story definition, estimating, and sequencing.

• Oversee product planning, refinement, reviews, and execution.

• Work with stakeholders to organize activities for the next iteration.

• Take part in team ceremonies to synchronize efforts and enhance processes.

• Ensure solutions meet expectations and deliver results from accepted stories.

• Mentor and provide guidance to Product Owner I.

• Perform other assigned tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Certification as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Product Manager required within 180 days.

• Experience in an Agile environment or 3–5 years in a project-based environment.

• Proven leadership experience.

• Strong understanding of product specifics.

• Solid business and functional knowledge within the supported value stream based on previous experience.

• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

• Ability to respond swiftly to changes in direction.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Capability to write user stories and decompose features into user stories.

• Ability to build and manage efficient teams.

• Capacity to oversee multiple Agile teams as required.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight.

• Strong verbal communication and listening abilities.

• Exceptional organizational skills.

• Proficiency in developing and delivering effective presentations.

• Valid, local legal authorization to work in the country where the role is based at the time of hire.

• Employees are not permitted to engage in parallel employment, professional activities, or paid work for other entities during their employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary opportunities.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Ongoing training and development resources.

• Option to work in-person at a Farmers office or virtually from an approved alternative work location.

• Supportive culture of innovation and collaboration.