Analyst, Product Owner

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented IT Product Analyst to join our team. The IT Product Analyst will play a key role in the development and enhancement of our IT products, working closely with stakeholders to ensure that our solutions meet business requirements and deliver value to our users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of existing products to identify areas for improvement and new opportunities.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize product requirements.
• Market Research: Perform market and competitive analysis to inform product development and positioning.
• User Stories: Develop and maintain detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the development process.
• Roadmap Planning: Assist in the creation and maintenance of product roadmaps and release plans.
• Solution Design: Work with the development team to design technical solutions that meet business needs.
• Testing and Validation: Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure products meet the specified requirements and are ready for release.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including specifications, user guides, and training materials.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the development team to ensure clear understanding and alignment on product goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve product offerings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science.
• At least 4 years of experience in IT.

FINANCIAL/QUANTITIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

COMPARABLE POSITIONS/PEERS

Systems Engineers focus on the integration and management of complex systems, ensuring that all components work together smoothly. This is comparable to a Product Analyst who supports the technical aspects of product development and ensures system-level functionality.

HOW HAS THE JOB CHANGED/GROWN

N/A

INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

Weekly vendor engagement to support product health and roadmap.

Daily interactions with the RCG Product Team and RCG shipboard IT and Safety teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer.

Extensive use of a computer, requiring frequent typing and the use of a mouse.

Good vision or corrected vision is necessary for reading detailed data on screens, preparing documentation, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office Setting:

• • Typically, a Product Analyst works in an office environment, which may be part of a corporate headquarters or a dedicated office space within a company's premises.
  • The workspace is usually equipped with a desk, computer, phone, and other necessary office supplies. The environment is designed to be conducive to focused and detailed analytical work.

Remote Work:

• • A Product Analyst may work from a home office or other remote locations.
  • Remote work requires a reliable internet connection, a computer, and a quiet, dedicated workspace to ensure productivity and focus.

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