Product Owner Manager

Product Owner Manager Description - Job Summary The Product Owner Manager will lead the transformation of the existing Product Owner organization into a high-performing, product-centric capability. This leader will establish clear role expectations, operating practices, competency standards, career and development pathways, and measurable performance mechanisms for Product Owners. The role will elevate the Product Owner discipline using SAFe principles and modern product-management practices while identifying responsible, practical ways to use AI to improve product discovery, backlog quality, prioritization, decision support, stakeholder communication, and team productivity. This is both a people leadership and organizational transformation role. The successful candidate will be accountable for the collective effectiveness of the Product Owner team, the maturity of the Product Owner capability, and the sustained adoption of the new operating model.

Responsibilities Lead the Product Owner organization · Provide direct leadership, direction, coaching, and development for the Product Owner team. · Establish clear outcomes, expectations, accountabilities, and performance measures for Product Owners. · Build an inclusive, accountable, and continuously improving team culture. · Conduct regular performance, development, talent, and succession discussions. · Identify capability gaps and create individual and team development plans. · Ensure Product Owners have the skills, context, authority, and support required to make effective product decisions. · Address role ambiguity, inconsistent practices, and barriers that prevent Product Owners from operating effectively.

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