Next Step Systems LTD

Next Step Systems LTD

Product Owner/Scrum Master, Onsite in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
Product ManagementProduct StrategyAgileJiraExcelCustomer SuccessCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeSharePointCertified ScrumMaster

About the role

  • This dual-role position bridges business needs and technical execution by owning the product backlog, driving Scrum ceremonies, and supporting overall sprint health.
  • This position is 100% Onsite in Charlotte, NC.
  • Our IT recruiting agencies and staffing companies can help.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and own all Scrum ceremonies: Daily Stand-Ups (DSUs), Grooming Sessions, Sprint Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement meetings.
  • Own Retrospective outcomes: document all action items and follow-ups, and track their completion across sprints.
  • Execution & Delivery Support
  • Develop and implement mitigation strategies when a sprint or deliverable is identified as at risk.
  • Proactively follow up with team members on any blockers, removing impediments to maintain sprint momentum.
  • Support deployment, release planning, and rollout coordination in collaboration with technical leads.
  • We are seeking an experienced Product Owner/Scrum Master to partner with the development team and deliver high-quality software products in an agile environment.
  • This position reports to the Manager of Project Services and requires strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across distributed teams and time zones.

Requirements

  • 3 to 6+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Scrum Master role within an Agile/Scrum environment.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Demonstrated experience writing detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for software development teams.
  • Strong understanding of business needs and the ability to translate them into clear, actionable product requirements.
  • Proven experience working in agile development environments.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend next steps.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Scaled Agile is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project)
  • SharePoint experience preferred.
  • Experience working in a distributed, cross-cultural team environment is a strong plus.

Benefits

  • Clarify functional and non-functional requirements with the Development Team, QA, and Learning & Development (L&D) teams.
  • Contribute to and co-own the product vision and roadmap in close collaboration with the Product Manager.

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