Product Owner at VelocityEHS in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

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)

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 hrpolicy@ehs.com

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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