Product Owner

**Hi, we’re PEXA**
We know you’ll Google us before applying, so let’s keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper-based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world-first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we’re helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week.

We’re passionate about solving problems for our customers - always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community.

We’re growing fast, that is where you come in.

**Why become a PEXArian?**
Great question Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We’re a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA - we love what we do and we’re proud to admit it Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn’t be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience.

**Here’s a snapshot of what your life at PEXA could look like**:
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Your growth: *
We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools.

**Your wellness**:
We care about your holistic wellbeing - take advantage of our ergonomic environment, a fully stocked kitchen, four wellness days, a $250 wellness subsidy as well as lunch and learn sessions to support your financial wellbeing.

**Your work/life blend**:
We know that work is just one aspect of your life - we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work.

**Your family**:
With a range of benefits aimed at supporting your family including access to a subsidised school holiday program, when we say, ‘welcome to the family’, we really mean it

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A day in the life: *

As a Product Owner you will lead a highly performing squad that is dedicated to developing new and enhanced functionality of existing Data products suite to provide better value and support to our members. Working with cross functional teams, you will be responsible for managing the backlog, roadmap and ensuring the squad deliver the features and values identified by the Product Manager.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Work closely with Product Managers to define the vision and roadmap for the product.
- Support the product team in translating roadmap into well-structured user stories.
- Provide leadership in the execution of a collaborative, dynamic planning, and delivery process.
- Help the squad to work in a rational sequence and follow a rational approach with a reasonable probability of delivering value according to Product Owner priorities and team-defined and owned timeframes.
- Enable the completion and release of potentially shippable increments every sprint; maximizes opportunities to get regular customer feedback.
- Ensure Management is kept up to date on progress and engaged to assist with escalation points and for managing risks.
- When required, work closely with squads to determine estimates and timeframes for delivering requirements.
- Create user stories and success criteria.
- Observing, learning about, contacting and analysing customers and end users of the product.
- Participating in agile stand-ups, retrospectives and showcases.
- Ensure a well-groomed backlog of user stories for sprint planning.
- Instilling a culture of quality and customer focus across all product planning and development activities.
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers to contribute to and understand go to market activities.

**Skills and Experience**
- Technical knowledge and hands-on experience in a highly distributed & integrated technology environment is desirable.
- Technical background in software engineering or Technical Project Management of web-based software
- Experience in leading the provision of customer outcomes, either from a technology enabled service or product perspective
- Good experience in delivery and change management
- Strong knowledge of Agile principles and practices.
- Ability to mentor and support team members to ensure the agile capabilities scale appropriately based on project demands
- Experience prioritizing features and enhancements for delivery

**Key Attributes**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong customer focus.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, lead and motivate a team through relationship management and collaboration.
- Strong prioritisation and organisational ability.
- An empathetic leader who genuinely cares for their team and their customers.
- A team player who embraces challenges, manages issues and provides solutions.
- A result driven, 'can do' attitude focused on outcomes without compromising on quality or team morale.
- Strong leadership skills with experience influencing & negotiating with stakeholders and team