Technical Product Owner

State College , United States

TLDR

Work with diverse stakeholders to define and prioritize product vision and strategy, driving the strategic roadmap for KCF's innovative Machine Health Solutions.

Perks & Benefits:

At KCF, we are committed to providing best-in-class benefits, engaging development opportunities, and powerful perks that are focused on bringing out the best in you.

Full-time benefits include:

  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance premiums
  • Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
  • Flexible work model for most positions, “work from home, work from anywhere”
  • Competitive compensation & bonus opportunities
  • Four weeks Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays + "Flex" Holiday
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
  • $500 annual wellness reimbursement
  • Learning culture committed to growth and continuous development

 

Mission & Values:

KCF Technologies exists to solve the world's machine health problems to drive safety and sustainability for our communities. We empower industry to eradicate downtime, waste, and injuries with KCF's Machine Health Solutions Platform. Learn more at www.kcftech.com

Curious about what working at KCF is really like? Explore Life at KCF here! If you’re an A-player who wants to be part of one of the most important companies revitalizing machine health across the world, KCF is the place for you. If our values resonate with you, please keep reading!  

Core Values: 

Smarts: We are humbly aggressive lifelong learners. 

Grit: We are scrappy, proactive problem solvers who don’t stop until the job is done. 

Drive: We demonstrate an insatiable hunger to serve others. 

Responsibility: We do the right thing and contribute to the greater good. 

Autonomy: We own our work and define how we do it, while aligned with the greater mission.  

 

 

Essential Functions:

  • Work with stakeholders to define product vision, strategy, and the roadmap.
  • Identify and document business requirements to fulfill the Roadmap initiatives along with acceptance criteria and work with Technical Leads to capture the technical and non-functional requirements.
  • Prioritize features based on business value, technical complexity, and customer feedback.
  • Work closely with development teams to ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Collaborate with other Technical Product Owners to prioritize features and resources across various bodies of work.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for your product area, providing guidance and support to internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Lead Initiative Kick-Offs, Progress Reviews, and assist with knowledge sharing during Refinements and Sprint Planning sessions.
  • Monitor and analyze product adoption rates and key performance metrics to track product performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Continuously iterate and improve products based on user feedback and market insights.
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and other KCF leadership staff.

 

Qualifications:

  • Prior experience as a Technical Product Owner or a similar role in a software, hardware, or analytics development environment preferred
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and frameworks (e.g. Scrum, Kanban)
  • Superb communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Solid technical background with experience in software development, web technologies, and cloud platforms
  • Proven experience managing several large projects with tight timelines effectively
  • Strong analytics and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Experience working with Azure DevOps, GitHub, or other similar software development tools
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar related field preferred

 

 

 

At KCF Technologies, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement and benefits are performance and a good team attitude. No one will be denied opportunities or benefits, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of race, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, protected veteran status, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, possession of a general education development certificate (“GED”) as compared to a high school diploma, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state laws. KCF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which KCF has facilities.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Flexible work model for most positions, “work from home, work from anywhere”

Health Insurance

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance premiums

Learning Budget

Learning culture committed to growth and continuous development

Other Benefit

Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions

Paid Time Off

Four weeks Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays +

KCF Technologies builds advanced machine health optimization solutions that empower industries to enhance safety and sustainability. Our innovative platform aims to eliminate downtime and waste, making a significant impact on operational efficiency and community well-being.

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