Product Owner

Job summary

The role involves leading the integration of Interactive Play into a product portfolio, focusing on creating engaging experiences for children. The Product Owner will advocate for user needs, balancing play and development to deliver lasting value. Responsibilities include guiding teams in product design, collaborating across functions, and maintaining high-quality standards while navigating trade-offs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced agile environment.
• At least one successful launch of a digital or physical consumer product as a Product Owner.
• Background as an individual contributor in at least two consumer products.
• Resilience in overcoming setbacks and challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to drive a team using a deep understanding of the Product Vision.
• Experience in analyzing user needs through observation and product testing.
• Skills in visualizing project progress and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Champion the needs of children and parents to create meaningful play experiences.
• Collaborate with teams to understand existing product lines and integrate interactivity.
• Uphold the Interactive Product Vision and make priority trade-offs.
• Motivate teams to create prototypes for early testing and validation.
• Use data to forecast trends and inspire future development.
• Address conflicts constructively to drive product development forward.

Skills

• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to challenge assumptions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Change management experience is a plus.

Education

• Professional experience is prioritized over specific educational qualifications.

Tools

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and product management tools.