Technical Product Owner
About this role
POSITION SUMMARY: Brings Operations and Technology together by understanding the needs and limitations of both. Investigates and analyzes problems or requirements from an operations perspective and designs solutions that align to the Product Management strategy and remain within technical parameters.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions: which may be representative, but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
- Translates Product Managers' strategies into user stories that are clearly understood by operational partners, developers to code against and QA to test from. Provides artifacts such as wireframes, data flows, etc. to support that effort.
- Works closely with cross-functional teams to identify user needs and ensure the product meets customer expectations.
- Oversees all stages of product creation, including design and development.
- Assesses the day's work and making any necessary adjustments to the product backlog.
- Works closely with Product Manager to prioritize backlog to align to Roadmap and keeps the Roadmap up to date with execution.
- Interprets a product and the requirements, evaluates all the options, works with developers/architects to understand any software limitations.
- Examines existing/new business models and flows of data and discusses findings with the Operational Partners, Product Manager and Engineering team as applicable.
- Assists in designing the most efficient and cost-effective solutions.
- Assists in the design of, and migration to, new platforms.
- Oversees the creation of technical user stories.
- Contributes to user manuals.
- Delivers mined data model with entities and attributes used by existing system(s).
- Creates appropriate data dictionary.
- Oversees data migration mapping.
- Delivers both functional and non-functional requirements (business rules).
- Creates wire frames, story boards and work flow models.
- Regular attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Supports our BMI Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance functions of this job.
- Sitting, talking, hearing, and walking
- Concentrated mental and visual attention with normal hand-eye coordination.
- Clarity of vision at 20 inches; corrected or uncorrected
- Generally negligible physical effort, but occasional moving of 1 to 10 lb. items
Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the functions of this job.
Normal office condition
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent years of experience.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of product owner experience.
Two (2) years of agile / scrum team experience
Skills and Abilities: which may be representative, but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
- Knowledge of data analysis using SQL, ER diagrams and other tools is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in learning new technologies quickly.
- Experience mocking up user interface requirements using prototyping.
- Experience writing user stories for a development team.
- Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organization and planning skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Strong facilitation skills.
- Ability to build and sustain collaborative working relationships at all levels.
- Flexibility with changing priorities.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Customer service oriented.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
Personal computer and associated software. Normal office equipment.
License(s)/Certifications Preferred: None
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
"Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Why Join Us?
BMI is the nation’s largest performing rights organization, representing more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and a repertoire of over 25 million musical works.
Benefits & Perks
We take care of our people, here’s what you can expect when joining the team:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with employer match on 100% of the first 4%.
- Flexible spending accounts to help manage healthcare and dependent costs
- Hybrid office schedule: in office three days per week and Fridays remote.
- Short-term & long-term disability benefits
- Paid vacation & sick/personal time
- Paid volunteer time off
- 12 paid calendar holidays
- Summer half days
- Company paid life insurance
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance to support your continued education and professional growth
- Commuter benefits (New York)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Entertainment discounts and access to certain BMI concerts and events in our offices
- Employee appreciation events and holiday parties hosted at all office locations
BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
All applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran’s or marital status, disability, or any other cultural factor.
Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI® is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 25 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year.
Company at a glance
Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 22.4 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit bmi.com, follow us on X and Instagram @BMI or stay connected through Broadcast Music, Inc.‘s Facebook page. Sign up for BMI’s The Weekly™ and receive our e-newsletter every week to stay up to date on all things music. #MusicMovesBMI
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term disability benefits
- Long-term disability benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid volunteer time off
- Paid holidays
- Summer half days
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee resource groups
- Entertainment discounts
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