Product Owner

Job description

There are 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before in our 175-year history. Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa (US-IA) - Urbandale 
Function: Information Technology
Title: Product Owner - 60245 
Your Responsibilities

As a Product Owner , for the John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG-Urbandale) , you will join a team of passionate software developers in the development of precision agriculture software products. In addition, you will:

·  Serve as the Product Owner for one or more delivery teams in the development of web applications, mobile applications, or RESTful APIs
·  Work with key business stakeholders to define product requirements, work prioritization, and delivery cadences
·  Lead product acceptance criteria definition, validation, and verification activities
·  Break down product requirements into executable team user stories
·  Engage in Agile software development activities including team sprint planning, daily standups, demos, and retrospectives
·  Support a culture of software craftsmanship best practices including Test Automation and Continuous Delivery

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

·  4 or more years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Program Manager, or related product delivery role
·  2 or more years of experience with software product/application delivery
·  2 or more years of experience with Agile development methodologies
·  Experience with formalizing product requirements through user stories
·  Effective communication, prioritization, and analytical skills

What Makes You Stand Out

·  Experience with Agronomic Data or Data Analysis
·  Experience with Precision Ag technologies and their use
·  Experience with product test automation tools and strategies
·  Experience presenting technical information (written or verbal)

Education (or equivalent work experience)

·  Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Science or Technology related discipline

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here  to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

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