Senior Product Owner

So, what’s the role all about?

As a Product Owner within CXone Workforce Management (WFM), you will help define requirements for the next generation workforce management solution within the suite. CXone WFM Product Owners work with Product Managers and R&D to define product requirements which will innovate and lead the market. You will serve as the Product Manager’s representative in all scrum-related activities for sprint and release planning to help drive execution according to the roadmap. Where needed, you will represent the Product team in critical stakeholder communication with R&D leadership, technical account managers, support, and other critical activities in support of the Product Management needs. You will report directly to the Director of Product Management and are expected to interact with experts in the WFM domain

How will you make an impact?

Define functional requirements for new WFM product features

Support the detailed definition of the product roadmap aligned to the Product Manager’s vision

Create and own the prioritized backlog

Work with architects, R&D, and UX to understand the design and prepare for sprint and release plans

Provide appropriate conditions regarding usage behavior and key pain-points experienced by specified WFM personas

Review, give feedback, and approve product deliveries according to acceptance criteria within area of responsibility

Assist customer support, training, and implementation teams with product issues

Enable technical documentation creation including feature documentation, micro-learning videos, and release guide preparation

Support Product Managers and serve as a trusted collaborator in considering feature innovations and critical decision-making

Have you got what it takes?

• 4+ years of experience in the IT industry

 Ability to work in a highly autonomous environment with little oversight required to multitask and prioritize work

Strong communication skills and ability to interact with globally situated stakeholders

Advanced mathematical reasoning skills

Fast learner with ability to quickly grasp new technical concepts

Excellent English, both verbal and written

Robust interpersonal skills with ability to lead by influence

Ability to work across boundaries in a matrix organization

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage expectations with customers and internal stakeholders

Proven experience on partnering with engineers for delivery of enterprise-class software

Background in Agile Development Methodologies, user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specification definition

Experience with supporting enterprise-class customers

Familiarity with cloud-based applications and AWS infrastructure

Track record of effectively using influence, negotiation, and relationship-building to drive plan execution

Ability to work later hours when necessary

You will have an advantage if you also have:

Experience with contact centers or workforce management practices

Understanding of time series forecasting methods and models

Familiarity with forecasting techniques or scheduling employees

Previous experience as a Business Analyst/Product owner for enterprise-class software

Strong mathematical background

Experience with agent experience for WFM, specifically around time-off topics

Familiarity with Pragmatic Marketing framework

Knowledge of JIRA and Confluence

Inquisitive mindset/ ability to innovate

What’s in it for you?

Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX!

At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 6338

Reporting into: Manager, Product Owner

Role Type: Individual Contributor