Jr. Product Owner

Jr. Product Owner

(Remote)

• Do you believe deeply in building the inclusive web and keeping accessibility at the forefront of your work?
• Are you willing to take risks, own mistakes when they occur, and grow from your experiences?
• Do you wish to better yourself and the people around you through retrospection, discussion, and action?
• Are you very organized - with your calendar, inbox and to-do lists?

Summary 

As a primary contact for our clients, and the first reviewer of new projects for our team, you’ll play an important role in setting the tone for everything we do.

For the junior product owner position, you should have 1-3 years of experience in a technology-related role. You’re self-motivated, ambitious and curious. You’re ready to ask questions and willing to make mistakes – but always strives not to repeat them a second time.

You’d like to create amazing digital experiences for a wide range of people: people with disabilities, people from a wide range of backgrounds and in diverse situations. 

On a daily basis, you will:

• Respond to emails and Slack messages promptly
• Be an active participant in meetings with our team and our clients
• Follow our project workflows and keep our status tools updated
• Facilitate conversations within our team and with our clients, asking questions and following up on answers, receiving and distributing digital assets
• Learn and grow in your understanding of user experience, accessibility, inclusive design, and technology constraints
• Collaborate and coordinate with a senior product owner

This position requires a strong listener and an active mind to stay focused on the project’s big picture while delivering business value for the client quickly without deviating too far from an established roadmap of the finished product. The incumbent will educate and manage the expectations of external stakeholders while representing their interests to designers and developers on the team. 

Performance Priorities 

Communication to the client and internal teams to inspire and guide towards success. Understanding the needs and limitations of stakeholders and producers, being able to represent both perspectives and keep a project on track is critically important 

Requirements Gathering to write and prioritize the backlog of user stories, troubleshooting and problem-solving impediments to ensure that releases and deliverables are met using the acceptance criteria and standards established

Collaborate through a deep understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), team capacity, and sprint timelines, play an active role in problem-solving and working with teams to accomplish goals

Specifically:

• Basic knowledge of, or experience with, project management software, e.g., Jira, Monday.com, etc.
• Exceptional and demonstrable customer service experience and skills
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous agency experience (internships, short stints, freelance) a plus

Soft skills that will help you stand out:

• Self motivation
• Positive, collaborative at all times, even in the midst of challenging situations
• Pushing through problems to look for solutions
• Detail-oriented work ethic
• Developing yourself by reading in your field, having a network for contacts, and/or participating in the community
• Self-awareness to play to your strengths and be ready to tackle your shortcomings

Ready to Apply? Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please answer the questions at the top of this document in your cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Tamman Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.