What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner- Native Apps position at Ulta Beauty, Inc.?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Product Owner is a core member of the Agile Scrum team and is responsible for the execution and delivery of the product roadmap and its initiatives. The Product Owner drives the day-to-day direction of product development and partners closely with the Product Manager to define the product roadmap supporting the strategic vision for their team. They are responsible for creating and maintaining the Product Backlog including content, availability, and prioritization.
The Product Owner will create and refine user stories and set priorities for sprint planning while working closely with the Product Analyst to ensure the correct acceptance criteria is defined for product features. They collaborate with various business partners to identify value-add solutions, unlock digital assets, and solve complex business problems.
The Product Owner has a deep understanding of the target market/industry and builds close relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the team’s efforts align with overall strategy. They manage dependencies with other teams by identifying, building, and managing strategic partnerships across teams while acting as a liaison between the delivery team and business, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set & communicate a clear product vision to team members & relevant stakeholders
Lead business & technical development teams through the agile development lifecycle
Accountable for tracking & communication of in-production digital product KPIs
Utilize knowledge of guest insights & stakeholder needs to create epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria for their team, while maintaining a groomed product backlog
Advocate for business stakeholders by providing timely actionable insights
Facilitate release planning with stakeholders as well as required product demos
Develop Agile best practices and engage in the spirit of continuous improvement
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with the Tech & Design Leads to plan the development of assigned digital products, including experiential designs & solution architecture
Champion adoption of agile and product development practices focused on delivering value by partnering with business stakeholders and mentoring other teams
Act as the voice of the guest to advocate for guest & business needs
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field required
4 years relevant work experience with at least 2 years in a product owner role and experience operating in an agile (scrum) environment
Experience in a digital, eCommerce environment (Native Apps experience a plus)
Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, and SharePoint
Experience leading teams in an agile setting including facilitating ceremonies, managing a backlog, developing a release plan, and writing user stories
Domain-specific expertise to support backlog development and blocker resolution
Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams across design, product, & technology
Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders, communicate complex concepts, and align the organization on required decisions
Strong problem solver with the ability to manage and lead the team to a solution
Experimental mindset to drive innovation, empower others to fail, learn, and grow
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Salary : $88,200 - $125,000