Product Owner

Company: Konica Minolta
Location: Windsor
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job Req ID: 1900

Job Title: Product Owner

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., a global Fortune 1000 company and one of Forbes 2017 America's Best Large Employers, is transforming the way we all do business.

From smart office technology and information management to cloud, mobility and IT services, we have a rich history of creating the products and services necessary to drive innovation and make work possible from anywhere at any time. Our award-winning products and solutions help companies around the world move information faster, improve quality and productivity, enhance security and facilitate the sharing of information. We are proud that our portfolio leads the industry while exceeding environmental standards.

At Konica Minolta, you'll work for an amazing technology company with growth opportunities, great benefits and talented, passionate co-workers.

Position Description

Konica Minolta currently has an exciting opportunity for a Product Owner!

This individual will be responsible for helping to define and organize the vision and strategy for products and solutions developed by Konica Minolta's Solutions Engineering Center (SEC). As this individual continuously reviews business needs, refines priorities, outlines milestones and deliverables, and identifies opportunities and risks, the Product Owner will be instrumental in helping SEC develop and deliver advanced technology solutions for our customers.

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead coordination and development of market analysis and specification documentation for SEC-developed software solutions.
• Collaborate with the SEC development and product team to help define and prioritize work associated with each release.
• Understand customer needs and prioritize the backlog to achieve product release goals.
• Nurture ideas and solutions to existing customer problems.
• Develop and maintain appropriate tracking and reporting of product performance post-launch to evaluate future investment.
• Coordinate with SEC product evangelists to develop and maintain product road maps.
• Communicate with all stakeholders (e.g., customers, development team, business managers, etc.) to make sure that everyone involved with the product is up to speed on the product goals and how those goals are in line with business objectives.
• Create project plans to implement the most efficient sequence of development / testing / business deliverables.

Experience/Qualifications:

Ideal candidate would hold a degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analysis, etc.) and/or a marketing degree, while having experience and/or technical knowledge of software. The Product Owner should have high-level knowledge of agile software development as well as experience in project management, familiarity with high performing work environments, excellent communication and leadership skills, and an understanding of computer science principals.

Konica Minolta Offers:

• Outstanding benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 401(k) plan with matching company contribution
• Generous holiday and paid time off schedules
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Ongoing professional development training
• Visible, exciting work supporting sales of cutting edge technology and workflow solutions.

Join Konica Minolta and help drive innovation as we transform the Workplace of the Future.

Konica Minolta is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or partnership status, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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