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Cook Systems is where your journey to success begins!nnThe Product Owner works on an Agile Team representing customer and business interests through the definition and prioritization of stories in the team backlog that provide sequential deliverables that satisfy the larger program features and solutions. The Product Owner works with Product Management and stakeholders to understand the Features and with the ScrumMaster and Agile Team to develop smaller, incremental stories and iteration deliverables based on those Features. Will work with other Product Owners and stakeholders to define and prioritize stories and determine dependencies. Owns the team backlog so that the solutions effectively address program priorities.nnEssential Functions:nUnderstands and supports prioritized Portfolio and Value Stream work by collaborating with Solution Architect, Business Architect, Product Manager and stakeholders to breakdown features into user storiesnManages the delivery of business value by owning the team backlog, defining stories, establishing story acceptance criteria and leading story refinement for preparation of iteration planning and program increment planningnProvides input and feedback to Epic Owners on new and existing epics, understands stakeholder and customer needsnReviews and accepts user stories throughout the iteration as developed functionality is completed by the team (develop on cadence)nWorks with other Product Owners and the Product Manager to determine impacts and interdependencies with other teams, programs or value streamsnActs as customer advocate for team questions and seeks out opportunities to connect the team with end users, stakeholders and customers to develop and improve their understanding and empathy of end user needsnInteracts with stakeholders during iteration demos, or individually, to show the most critical aspects of a solution and negotiate the reality of systems solutionsnCollaborates with Product Manager to provide input to the Program Vision and RoadmapnCollaborates with Product Manager, Release Management, stakeholders, and team to define and plan for releases (Release on Demand)nParticipates in the iteration demo and retrospective meetings to inspect and adapt the product or solution for the next iteration and the team?s process for improvements in how they work to build solution incrementsnWorks with the team to ensure features, stories, and tasks are entered, maintained, and tracked in required Agile tooling solutionsnnMinimum Experience:nFour (4) years? demonstrated functional SME experience (either system development or process engineering) including one (1) year experience working as a key member of a project team (waterfall, Agile, etc.) developing business processes or solutions, creating business requirements and delivering business capabilities required.nExperience working in an Agile environment and applying SAFe scaling.nnRequired Skills:nKnowledge of Agile and Lean values/concepts and scaling with SAFe framework requirednDemonstrated ability to understand complex ideas, break them down into smaller, sequential plan, while understanding interdependencies to deliver solutionsnUses solutions-based thinking in problem solving, asking probing questions and looking for underlying issuesnHas systems subject matter expert technical knowledge to partner with technical leads as it relates to stories and the Agile Release TrainnStrong influencing skills to guide a team to understand Program Features and the impact to the story and iteration deliverablesnStrong influencing skills with customers and Product Managers to understand the system and iteration capabilities for deliverablesnStrong verbal and written communication skills necessary to develop stories and to inform team and stakeholdersnBusiness acumen and ability to understand the larger company strategynSoftware skills, including use of Microsoft Office and web-based application developmentnnWhy Work with UsnnBenefitsnnAt Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to:nn Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.n Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.n Flexibility for Life's Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.n Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.n Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.nnAt Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems. Responsibilities: Understand and support prioritized work by collaborating with Solution Architect, Business Architect, and Product Manager
Manage the team backlog and define stories
Provide input to Epic Owners
Review and accept user stories
Collaborate on release plans