Product Owner/Business Analyst – 100% RemoteLocation – Phoenix AZ12 Months plus contractRate – DOEStart Date – ImmediatelyQualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.Experience:3+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or related role, preferably in an agile environment.Strong experience working with cross-functional teams in product management, software development, or business process improvement.Experience in requirement elicitation, user story creation, and backlog management.Agile Methodology: Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and related tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, etc.).Business Analysis Skills: Proven ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and communicate them effectively to development teams.Technical Understanding: Basic understanding of software development processes, APIs, databases, and system integration.Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing relationships with stakeholders at various levels within the organization.Key Skills and CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex business scenarios and recommend solutions.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical and business concepts.Leadership: Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.Customer Focus: Deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate them into actionable product features.Prioritization: Strong ability to prioritize features and tasks based on business value, technical complexity, and resource constraints.Preferred QualificationsCertifications: Certifications in Product Ownership (CSPO) or Business Analysis (CBAP) are a plus.Industry Knowledge: Experience in (specific industry) or familiarity with domain-specific requirements.Data and Reporting Tools: Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL) to inform product decisions.Key CompetenciesProduct Ownership and Backlog ManagementRequirements Gathering and DocumentationAgile/Scrum PracticesStakeholder EngagementQuality Assurance and TestingData Analysis and Process Optimization