Product Owner

Posted 19 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
3-5 Years Experience
Cloud • Greentech • Social Impact • Software • Consulting
Making workplaces safer and more sustainable.
The Role
The Product Owner drives value delivery by collaborating with stakeholders and scrum teams, managing backlogs, and leading scrum activities. They gather project requirements, manage priorities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure rapid development of customer-focused solutions.
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THE OPPORTUNITY:
This remote opportunity is open to candidates residing anywhere in the United States or Canada.
The Product Owner is responsible for the continuous delivery of value to the market, customers, and users for their products. They engage their stakeholders in making data-driven decisions regarding which features and functionality to build and the order in which to build them. They are responsible for acting as the product owner on their scrum teams, effectively collaborating with the development team to ensure they rapidly build what customers and the market need.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Gathers and documents project requirements, including workflow diagrams when appropriate
  • Creates and refines backlog items
  • Manages backlog priority, giving scrum teams focus
  • Leads scrum activities
  • Gathers stakeholder feedback
  • Collaborates with members from other teams to manage dependencies and remove blockers
  • Understands and troubleshoots issues affecting a product/feature/service
  • Proactively addresses potential issues before they become larger issues
  • Produces release notes


Minimum Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or a combination of Product Ownership and Product Management experience
  • Intermediate knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Experience working with Enterprise SaaS solutions
  • Knowledge and experience working in a Scrum Framework
  • Strong written/verbal communication
  • Proficient in technical jargon


Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Project Management
  • Strong technical knowledge
  • Data analysis


Who is VelocityEHS?
VelocityEHS is the largest and fastest-growing environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software company in the world. Relied on by more than 10 million users worldwide to drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding outcomes, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & ESG technology. The VelocityEHS Accelerate ® Platform is the definitive gold-standard, delivering best-in-class solutions for managing ESG, Safety, Industrial Ergonomics, Control of Work, Health, Operational Risk and Environmental Compliance.
Our customers include the world's most esteemed Fortune 1000 corporations. From manufacturing to food & beverage, from chemicals to pharmaceuticals, we've worked with them at every level, from the boardroom to the shop floor. We still operate with the same start-up mentality that has made us the leading cloud EHS company and offer each and every employee the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.
What are the perks and benefits of working at VelocityEHS?
You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights for eligible employees, or you can review all our perks and benefits by visiting our career page!

  • Generous time off programs
  • Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)
  • Parental leave plans for all family types
  • Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
  • Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family's needs
  • Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
  • Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs
  • Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)


VelocityEHS is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices by offering market-based salary ranges. The expected salary range for this position is between $101,500 and $135,000 USD (United States) or $91,300 and $122,000 CAD (Canada). We aim to hire between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range and offers at the maximum of the range are uncommon. The final offered salary will be based on candidate's proficiency in skill set, prior relevant experience, internal equity, market considerations, and other factors. This role is also eligible for our comprehensive benefits package.
We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected]
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. VelocityEHS does not accept unsolicited headhunters and agency resumes. VelocityEHS will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with VelocityEHS.
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600 Employees
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Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

VelocityEHS is a new kind of EHS software company, helping you reach your environmental, health, safety and sustainability goals faster. Our VelocityEHS platform delivers simple and intuitive solutions that are more affordable, faster to implement, and that provide the best user experience.

Why Work With Us

VelocityEHS places a high value on teamwork and understands that a great culture and work environment help to generate innovative ideas. Our employees are self-motivated, hard-working, and enthusiastic and enjoy a great work-life balance. At VelocityEHS, success is an everyday occurrence.

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