Product Owner – Development Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Product Owner – Development Team Manager to lead both the strategic direction of our Realware and Collectware products and the daily management of a software development team.

This hybrid role blends hands-on product ownership with team leadership, ensuring alignment between business goals, product vision, and technical execution.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a solid understanding of software development who can manage priorities, drive product delivery, and support the professional growth of developers.

Key Responsibilities

? Product Ownership


* Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring clear prioritization aligned with business goals.


* Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision, roadmap, and feature requirements.


* Translate business needs into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.


* Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.


* Ensure continuous delivery of high-quality features that meet user and business needs.

? Development Team Management


* Manage a team of software developers, conducting regular 1:1s, providing coaching, and supporting career development.


* Set goals, review performance, and ensure team alignment with company objectives.


* Work closely with the team to remove blockers, improve productivity, and foster a collaborative and accountable culture.


* Support adherence to coding standards, architecture guidelines, and development best practices.

? Cross-Functional Collaboration


* Partner with QA, UI/UX, support, and other internal teams to ensure end-to-end product delivery.


* Act as the primary liaison between the development team and business stakeholders.


* Champion transparency and consistent communication across departments.

? Process Improvement & Leadership


* Drive agile best practices within the team and promote a culture of continuous improvement.


* Monitor and report on team metrics, delivery progress, and product outcomes.


* Encourage innovation and proactive problem-solving within the team.

Required Qualifications



* 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, or similar role.


* 2+ years of experience managing or leading a team of software developers.


* Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies.


* Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.


* Proven ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications



* Background in software engineering or technical project management.


* Experience with tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.


* Familiarity with SaaS or enterprise software development.


* Experience working with remote or distributed teams.

Key Competencies



* Product Strateg...