Product Owner- Maritime

About the role

As a Product Owner for the Maritime sector at Overwatchimaging, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding the development of innovative solutions tailored for maritime applications. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring that the products not only meet market demands but also align with the strategic goals of the company. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and maritime operations, contributing to projects that enhance maritime safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to define and prioritize product features and enhancements for maritime applications.
• Develop and maintain a clear product roadmap that aligns with the overall business strategy and customer needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, gathering requirements and translating them into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities within the maritime sector, ensuring our products remain at the forefront of innovation.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members.
• Monitor product performance metrics and user feedback to inform future iterations and improvements, ensuring a user-centered approach to product development.
• Lead product demonstrations and presentations to stakeholders, showcasing new features and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with the sales and customer support teams to understand customer pain points and ensure that product solutions address these effectively.
• Manage the product backlog, prioritizing tasks based on business value, technical feasibility, and customer impact.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and technologies that could influence product direction and strategy in the maritime domain.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the team, encouraging creative problem-solving and experimentation to drive product excellence.
• Ensure compliance with relevant maritime regulations and standards throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in product management or product ownership, preferably in the maritime or related industries.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and experience working in an agile environment.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise user stories and requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with product management tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Familiarity with maritime operations, technologies, and regulations is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for technology and innovation, with a keen interest in the maritime industry.

Nice to have

• Experience with user experience (UX) design principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of maritime safety and environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with remote sensing technologies and their applications in maritime contexts.
• Previous experience in a startup or fast-growing company environment.
• Understanding of software development processes and lifecycle.

Skills & tools

• Proficient in agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams).
• Strong skills in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau).
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team setting.

Practical notes

• This position is remote-friendly, allowing for flexible work arrangements.
• Salary details are competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the company's career portal at the provided URL.

META

Company: Overwatchimaging

Title: Product Owner- Maritime

Listed

location: Unknown

Job type: full_time