Product Owner

Vardot

Project Management:

• Oversee the lifecycle of multiple Drupal projects, from estimation, planning, and UX/UI design through to execution, development, QA, launch, and post-launch support.
• Manage and coordinate work packages, ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards and are completed within timelines.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Team Coordination:

• Perform UAT for all deliverables to confirm they meet requirements before client presentation.
• Involve appropriate team members at necessary stages to guarantee successful project execution.

Backlog Management:

• Populate, prioritize, and maintain a comprehensive backlog of features, enhancements, and fixes based on project and client needs using tools like JIRA, spreadsheets, Basecamp, and design assets.

Sprint and Release Oversight:

• Actively participate in sprint planning, review meetings, and retrospectives.
• Provide feedback on sprint deliverables through tickets on JIRA.
• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of product release plans, setting clear expectations for the delivery of new functionalities.

Client and Project Understanding:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of each client's organization, goals, and objectives to tailor solutions effectively.
• Ensure a shared understanding among project stakeholders of the vision, goals, and requirements.

Drupal and Product Knowledge:

• Gain a comprehensive non-technical understanding of Drupal to propose the best solutions for projects and clients.
• Act as a product ambassador, internally and externally, sharing knowledge and answering questions related to the product.

Asset and Specification Management:

• Identify, manage, and recommend reusable assets for product enhancement and efficiency across projects.
• Develop detailed product feature specifications to ensure clear understanding and implementation by development teams.

Problem-Solving and Client Engagement:

• Proactively identify and mitigate any roadblocks to successful team completion of release/sprint goals.
• Engage with clients throughout the project lifecycle, building positive relationships and acting as the primary point of contact.

Improvement and Innovation:

• Recommend improvement features and creative solutions to enhance project growth, ensure client satisfaction, and foster contract renewals.
• Assist in evolving project baselines and update project data as necessary to comply with processes and meet client requirements.

Department Responsibilities:

• Recommend improvement features for established projects, coordinating with other departments to apply Vardot s processes and ensuring the ability to comply with client requirements.
• Assist in evolving and adjusting project baselines as per the policies to best serve the interest of both; the client and Vardot.
• Work and update project data on different systems adopted by Vardot, such as JIRA, Google Drive etc
• Responsible for helping projects design, technical & QC teams in the application of Vardot project management methodology, tools, and processes on the assigned projects.