Product Owner, Applications
As a Product Owner, the individual will play a pivotal role in supporting Aristocrat's Business Information Systems (BIS) by serving as a liaison between partners and the delivery team. The role involves understanding business needs, prioritising requirements, and guiding the development of software solutions that align with Aristocrat's strategic objectives.
This role requires strong communication skills, discernment, and the ability to translate technical concepts into understandable language for non-technical partners.
- Collaborate with partners across various departments to gather and prioritise business requirements.
- Conduct regular meetings, workshops, and presentations to ensure alignment between business goals and software development efforts.
- Prioritise User Stories, Bugs and enhancements, with Application Owner, based on business value, technical feasibility, and strategic objectives.
- Create and maintain a product backlog, ensuring that it accurately reflects the most current business priorities, in collaboration with the Application Owner.
- Work closely with development teams, providing clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and guidance throughout the development lifecycle.
- Provide insights and directions to ensure that the final product meets partner expectations.
- Collaborate with project managers, developers, and QA teams to plan and coordinate product releases.
- Communicate release schedules, updates, and potential impacts to partners in a timely manner.
- Supervise product performance and capture feedback from partners to identify areas for improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered (required).
- 2+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role, ideally within software development or IT environments (required).
- Proficient in Agile methodologies and frameworks (required).
- Proven understanding of Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, and Change Management principles to drive process optimization and operational efficiency (required).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and partner groups (required).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) (required).
- Experience with data analytics tools and business information systems is a plus (nice-to-have).
- Demonstrates an analytical mentality and the ability to make data-informed decisions while balancing multiple priorities (required).
- Capable of identifying issues, analysing root causes, and developing effective resolutions in collaboration with business partners (required).
- Pay range of $63,000 - $117,000 per year.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an Australian gaming and technology company and one of the world's largest providers of gambling products. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney, it designs and manufactures electronic gaming machines and casino-management systems, and runs sizeable online real-money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive) and mobile games (Pixel United) businesses. Founded in 1953, the group employs more than 7,000 people across over 20 locations worldwide. It is the largest gaming-machine manufacturer in Australia and among the biggest slot-machine makers globally.