Do you want to work for an organization whose products truly matter and that can make a real difference? The reality is that as the world’s population continues to grow, the agricultural industry needs to scale to meet these growing demands. At AGDATA, we’re focused on delivering a greater return for stakeholders throughout the agricultural supply chain. Our efforts are often the difference between financial losses and profitability for farmers, retailers, and distributors. In short, what we do matters! If you want to be a part of this, then this opportunity may be for you:
Position Summary:
AGDATA is looking for a rock star Product Owner to work across our development and product teams to deliver best in class solutions. We are the most trusted provider of data collection and management, marketing program management, and analytical solutions for our Crop and Animal Health industry clients. With data services at the core—surrounded by an extensible array of streamlined software solutions—our unified platform represents over three decades of innovation and expertise in the agriculture, crop protection, specialty chemical and animal health industries.Backed by an entrepreneurial, creative and energetic work force, teammates at AGDATA are pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance our relationships with our clients.
We are a growing team, focused on adding creative, knowledgeable individuals who are ready to jump right in and make an immediate impact.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Own the product roadmap and associated development priorities and plan for our flagship platform
- Inspire and motivate the development teams to deliver innovative and exciting solutions with an appropriate sense of urgency
- Lead and facilitate short-term and long-range grooming sessions with the development team
- Act as an ambassador for the product internally and externally, and as the primary technical contact for queries related to our flagship platform
- Collaborate with customer and internal stakeholders to define business requirements and associated epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Develop and maintain an appropriately prioritized backlog of user stories for implementation
- Ensure that the development team understands items in the product backlog to the level needed and manage to execution
- Work with key stakeholders (Senior Leadership, Product, Technology, Customer Success, and Operations) across the company to ensure successful product releases
In order to be successful in your role, it is important that you:
- 6+ years of Agile Product Owner experience in the technology space
- In-depth knowledge of Agile Scrum process and principles
- Experience in building a data platform and developing new data and analytics solutions
- Comfortable working in cross-functional organization and ability to think outside the box
- Strong communication skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to get things completed
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Data Science) or equivalent experience
- CSPO certification preferred
How AGDATA Will Have Your Back:
- Emphasizing work life balance: paid time off is available to you and we also have competitive holiday options available including the week between Christmas and New Year’s. The special perk here is that the entire organization is off at the same time.
- Supporting the communities we live and operate in: You are eligible for paid time off that you can use for volunteering purposes.
- Offering flexibility: we understand, life happens. You can work from home and partner with your manager to flex your hours.
- Supporting your health & well-being: you have the option to choose from four medical, two dental and two vision plans to ensure your elections are the best fit for you and your family including your domestic partner and their child(ren).
- Helping you save: you’ll have access to a Health Savings Account with employer contributions as well as Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Planning for the future: you can plan for the near and long term with AGDATA’s 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions and our tuition reimbursement program.
- Ensuring all around well-being: you’ll also get to enjoy access to ancillary benefits, Employee Assistance Programs including virtual counseling sessions, Pet Insurance, Ergonomic Assessments, and other discount programs that will help you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
- Experiencing a work culture that promotes from within: In 2021, 15% of our associates were promoted internally.
- Living an open-door environment: you’ll have unparalleled visibility and communication with senior leadership across the organization. Each of our executive team members meets with our new hires during their first quarter!
- Supporting atmosphere encouraging positive feedback: Our Shout Out Program gives our associates the opportunity to give feedback at any time which will be shared and celebrated company-wide and may even be topped off with an award.
- Ensuring clear communication: Our monthly in-person and virtual town halls led by our CEO and other Leaders guarantee everyone stays up-to-date. We make sure to provide lunch so you can socialize and collaborate.
- Offering a best-in-class onboarding experience: AGDATA invests heavily in our associates' training and development. Our Training team is fully dedicated to ensuring your onboarding will be successful and also focuses on the continued development of your soft and hard skills.
- Being comfortable in the office: Need or want to come into our brand-new office space? Free snacks and different types of drinks will be available for you to choose from.
- Knowing one another is incredibly important: This becomes even more transparent as a lot of us are working in different locations. We have initiated a program on Slack (Donut program) allowing you to be paired randomly with one of your colleagues every two weeks and resulting in opportunities to learn and share more about your roles, backgrounds and interests. Don’t miss out on this opportunity (some of our executives also participate…).
