Makro PRO

*   Set ambitious and clear product vision and communicate ‘the story' effectively to key stakeholders and the team
*   Own the end-to-end product strategy from inception and determine business value once solution enters production
*   Build Backlog of product features, i.e. write user Stories and acceptance criteria together with the work-cell team
*   Continuously improve Backlog ensuring all items are clearly described, estimated and prioritized
*   Ensure customer-driven design considering user pain points and usability test results, while using market and industry knowledge to deliver a well-positioned product
*   Approve each Feature and provide valuable feedback for the team
*   Drive Sprint- and release plans together with the Scrum Master
*   Exercise strong decision making mandate from executive group to own product end-to-end
*   Work with Solution Architect to build a modular and reusable solution  
      
    

<strong>Requirements  
  
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*   Deep knowledge of relevant domains/products/journeys
*   Solid knowledge of industry trends pain points to be able to create a high value product vision and user demands and
*   Comfortable with technology/IT to be enable engagement and discussion with tech team to understand risks
*   Experience in Agile Development, with specific Product Design (UX/UI) and experience in leading the Product Owner (or similar) experience, should be confident in building and managing the Backlog of work
*   Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex messages and trade-offs and tell a compelling story
*   Sufficient authority to make real time decisions in the lab (should be an actual Product Manager, or a direct report)
*   Ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders - strong leadership skills
*   Strong problem solver with ability to lead the team to push the solution and progress
*   Challenger mindset and passion to challenge status quo to find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas - loves and embraces change
*   Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency and trust across the team
*   Not afraid to ‘roll up the sleeves' and seeks to go outside comfort zone to learn - pushes the team to do the same

Product design

Agile

Problem solving

Ux writing

User journey mapping

Communications

Team collaboration

UX/UI Design

Stakeholder management

Decision Making

Leadership

Associate Director - Head of Product Design & Product Owner