Product Owner Intern

Product Owner Job Description:
Ready for a challenging and rewarding internship? This is your opportunity to work hands on with project teams throughout the summer and see your development projects put into production to solve business needs and grow your capabilities! Join a leading industrial distribution company and unleash your technology skills to move our business forward!
We share a mindset at Motion where we’re using our technology fluency to transform everything about our business. If you’re ready to unleash your knowledge, tame technology, and bust out of the ordinary, find out what’s next at Motion.

This position will be based in Birmingham, AL. Interns will be onsite at the Birmingham headquarters. 

A product owner at Motion Industries specializes in designing, developing, and managing activities for a specific software product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Serves as the central resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality, and user narratives as the product(s) move to production and distribution.

As a Product Owner Intern, you will join a development team focusing on custom written applications and interfaces for mission critical business functions. 

Responsibilities 

As a Product Owner Intern, you will join a development team focusing on custom written applications and interfaces for mission critical business functions. 

•    Collaborate with business and enterprise excellence teams to gather requirements and prioritize features.

•    Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

•    Assist in maintaining and prioritizing the product backlog (Defects and Enhancements)

•    Work closely with development teams to ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements.

•    Learn to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure product success.

•    Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates on project status.

•    Gain practical experience in product discovery, backlog management, and sprint planning.

•    Develop a deep understanding of SAFe Agile methodologies and their application in software development.

Qualifications 
•         Working on a BS or BA degree in a computer related field
•         Working knowledge of SQL
•         Working knowledge of Linux shell and Windows scripting
•         Working knowledge of Java and/or .Net a plus
•         High Level understanding of full lifecycle development
•         Ability to work within a team
•         Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
•         Must be self-motivated and know when to seek guidance
•         Individual must be a self-starter and capable of working independently as well as part of a team
•         Capable of learning new tools and technologies.
•         Ability to provide strong problem solving skills a variety of methods

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