Product Owner (Full Time Freelance)

As a Product Owner at Netcompany-Intrasoft, your key responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships, translating business requirements into actionable solutions, leading backlog prioritization, mentoring a team of business analysts, and analyzing complex customer issues. You will also be involved in creating clear documentation and facilitating workshops, ensuring that the team works optimally to meet project goals.

Candidates for the Product Owner position at Netcompany-Intrasoft should hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree or MBA is a plus. Additionally, you should have at least 5 years of experience in business analysis or consulting, with strong stakeholder management and Agile framework knowledge.

The Product Owner role at Netcompany-Intrasoft is a full-time freelance position that requires on-site work in Bahrain for two weeks each month, followed by three weeks of remote work. This flexible work model allows you to balance onsite collaboration with the comfort of remote tasks.

Netcompany-Intrasoft values its employees as the most important element of its success. The company fosters a workplace inclusive of diversity, aiming to respect human rights and create a culture where all employees feel valued. As a Product Owner, you'll be part of a team committed to ethical practices and professional growth.

Yes, a solid understanding of backlog prioritization and Agile frameworks is essential for the Product Owner role at Netcompany-Intrasoft. Your ability to navigate and implement Agile practices will be crucial in delivering successful outcomes and managing team workflows effectively.

When discussing your experience with backlog prioritization, focus on the frameworks you have used, how you handle conflicting priorities, and specific examples where effective prioritization led to successful project outcomes. Highlight your ability to collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with business goals.

Explain your approach to managing stakeholder relationships by emphasizing communication, setting expectations, and actively seeking feedback. Provide examples of how you have built trust and rapport with stakeholders to enhance collaboration and project success.

Discuss your mentoring approach by including techniques like regular one-on-one meetings, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging continuous learning. Share specific instances when your mentorship positively influenced team performance and deliverables.

Describe your method for identifying the root cause of complex customer issues and your approach to developing effective solutions. Emphasize analytical skills and teamwork in problem-solving and provide a real-world example that showcases your critical thinking.

Explain your process for creating documentation and user manuals by focusing on clarity, user-friendliness, and thoroughness. Highlight your ability to tailor documents to meet different audience needs and share an instance where your documentation made a significant impact.

Outline your experience with Agile methodologies by mentioning your role in Agile teams, the frameworks you've implemented (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), and how you have contributed to iterative processes and continuous improvement throughout projects.

Discuss your method for creating system specifications and process diagrams, focusing on stakeholder input, clarity of presentation, and attention to detail. Provide examples of the tools you use and how these documents have facilitated improved understanding among teams.

Highlight your approach to managing scope changes by discussing communication with stakeholders, documentation processes, and your adaptability in prioritizing emerging needs. Share an example of how you successfully navigated a significant scope change.

Describe your leadership style by emphasizing collaboration, empowerment, and open communication. Provide examples of situations where your leadership positively influenced team dynamics and project outcomes.

Discuss the various tools you’re familiar with, such as Jira, Trello, or Asana, and how you utilize them to manage workflows and keep track of project progress. Highlight your ability to adapt to new tools as needed to optimize team collaboration.