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As an Agile project manager, the Product Owner's mission is to meet customer needs by delivering a quality product, for which they are responsible for the design. Focused on digital projects with an IT dimension, they oversee the development of digital tools such as websites, applications, and software. They ensure these projects perfectly meet their clients' expectations by proceeding through "iterations," that is, steps that mark the creation process. With their perfect mastery of agile technologies, they work to accelerate the project's development phases. They manage the "Product Backlog," a to-do list aimed at prioritizing the different features of the product to be developed (business value, implementation effort, risk, technical knowledge). In collaboration with developers, UX designers, and graphic designers, the Product Owner aims to achieve the design of a functional tool, in accordance with the allocated budget and timeframe. They can progress to the following positions: Scrum Master, Product Manager, Chief Product Officer (CPO), or Head of Product (HOP).

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Frequently asked questions about working as a Product Owner

What is the role of a Product Owner

The Product Owner (PO) serves as an interface between users, business units and the development team. Their objective? To maximize the value of a software or digital product. The PO manages, among other things, the improvements and modifications to be made to the product to best meet users' needs.

How much does a Product Owner charge

Since the Product Owner is a versatile profile, their earnings prove to be particularly high. They charge an average of £500 per day for their assignments. The average salary of a PO is £50K per year on average.

What is the definition of a Product Owner

The Product Owner is often considered a 'new generation' project manager. Their role consists of overseeing the development of a product: software, an application, a website... They must deliver quality digital tools within the time and budget allocated to projects, based on an Agile method like Scrum. In practice, the Product Owner breaks down the creation process into various stages called iterations. To ensure meeting user expectations, they submit the first versions of the product to the client. Gradually, they modify the deliverables according to newly expressed needs. However, the PO must first ensure that each recommendation made by the client is feasible, whether in terms of deadline, cost, or added value.

What type of mission can a Product Owner handle

The Product Owner mainly focuses on the functional aspect of a project. Among their many missions, you will find: • The identification of client needs; • The listing and prioritization of functionalities to be developed or different objectives to be achieved in the Product Backlog; • Setting their implementation deadlines; • Writing User Stories based on business requirements; • Setting up User Tests to obtain initial user feedback; • Transmitting this feedback to the production team; • Implementing the most relevant modifications; • Operational monitoring of updates and bug fixes...

What are the main skills of a Product Owner

To achieve their objective, the Product Owner must master agile methodologies and especially have Scrum at their fingertips. Other skills are also required: • Good knowledge of the domain in which the PO operates; • Project management; • Good understanding of marketing and business; • English proficiency.

What is the ideal profile for a Product Owner

In addition to being an excellent leader, a good Product Owner has: • Great adaptability; • Good organizational skills; • Ability to manage priorities; • Interpersonal skills; • Analytical thinking; • Negotiation skills; • Good listening skills; • Good stress resistance. Curiosity is also among their soft skills. The Product Owner must indeed stay informed about the latest technological innovations to offer the best solutions to their clients.
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