Collaboration Product Owner Advisor

Lincolnshire, Illinois

Orion Innovation
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Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.

Summary:

The Collaboration Product Owner Advisor for SaaS programs is responsible for prioritizing product features and enhancements that align with customer needs and deliver business value. Acting as the main liaison between the product development team and various stakeholders, the Product Owner ensures seamless communication and alignment throughout the product lifecycle. The role also involves proactive risk management, identifying and mitigating potential issues to keep projects on track. By defining and tracking key performance indicators, the Product Owner measures product success and provides insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. This position demands strong problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts and facilitate effective decision-making, ensuring that Zebra's products meet the evolving demands of the market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Vision and Roadmap Development:
    • Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer needs, and business value.
  • Stakeholder Management:
    • Serve as the primary liaison between the product development team and other stakeholders, including executives, marketing, sales, and customer support.
    • Manage expectations and ensure alignment with stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Backlog Management:
    • Create, refine, and prioritize the product backlog to ensure the team is working on the most impactful tasks.
    • Write clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and ensure they are well understood by the development team.
    • Continuously groom the backlog to reflect changing priorities and business needs.
  • Team Collaboration:
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and QA, to deliver high-quality products.
    • Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure effective team collaboration and delivery.
    • Provide clarification and guidance to the team during the development process.
  • Risk Management and Problem Solving:
    • Identify potential risks and issues related to product development and work proactively to mitigate them.
    • Resolve conflicts and facilitate decision-making to overcome obstacles and keep projects on track.
  • Performance Measurement and Reporting:
    • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and impact.
    • Report on product performance to stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for future improvements.
Preferred Education/Experience:
  • Engineering, Business, or computer science bachelor's degree required or demonstrated commensurate experience.
  • Advanced Degree is a plus.
  • Minimum 8-12 years of successfully delivering innovative
  • At least 3 years' experience working Agile methodology
Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Date Posted: 09 May 2025
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