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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Information Technology Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time IT Product Owner reporting to the Senior Manager Product Owner
This position is onsite and based in Miramar FL
This position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Product Owner with strong domain expertise to drive product strategy requirements design and innovation for solutions serving business stakeholders across Royal Caribbean Group Reporting to the Senior Product Manager this role is responsible for owning one or more critical products and/or product components from inception through delivery
The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders cross-functional Product Owners Architects and Engineers to define product vision prioritize requirements and ensure successful execution This role requires strong leadership collaboration organizational and communication skills along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced matrixed environment
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Ownership
- Lead product definition activities in partnership with business stakeholders and internal teams
- Leverage industry expertise and domain knowledge to identify innovative and differentiating product features
- Define and contribute to the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) aligned with business objectives and strategic goals
- Champion the product vision and roadmap throughout the product lifecycle
- Advocate for customer and business needs in all product decisions
Backlog & Requirements Management
Create manage prioritize
- and maintain the product backlog
Develop and oversee product requirements documentation user stories- and acceptance criteria
- Collaborate with engineering teams to clarify requirements and address technical trade-offs
Ensure features are prioritized based on business value customer impact- and organizational goals
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with business stakeholders architects engineers designers
- and other Product Owners to define and deliver solutions
- Facilitate discussions on medium to complex business challenges and drive alignment among stakeholders
Communicate planned functionality product enhancements- and delivery progress effectively
Product Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Stay current with industry market
- and operational trends
- Identify opportunities for product enhancements and process improvements
Gather feedback from users stakeholders- and competitive market analysis to inform product decisions
Drive continuous improvement of product management testing- and delivery processes
Operational Excellence
- Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards
Adapt effectively to changing priorities within a dynamic- fast-paced environment
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Information Technology Business
- or related field; equivalent experience considered
5+ years of experience in Product Ownership Product Management Product Definition- or related discipline
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional technical and business teams
Experience with backlog management tools such as Jira
Key Competencies:
Customer Empathy
- Maintains a customer-first mindset in product strategy and decision-making
- Connects customer needs to measurable business outcomes
- Champions customer-focused innovation and continuous improvement
Product Health & Quality
- Establishes and promotes best practices for product development and governance
- Ensures successful implementation and ongoing improvement of product processes
Drives quality testing- and operational excellence initiatives
Software Product Management
Leads product visioning planning prioritization
- and execution
- Serves as a trusted expert and advocate for assigned products
- Drives development of new capabilities and product enhancements
Business & Domain Expertise
Demonstrates deep understanding of product functionality implementation
- and business processes
- Anticipates evolving business needs and opportunities
- Translate complex business requirements into practical solutions
- Provides thought leadership on product capabilities and future direction
Leadership & Execution
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Strong analytical problem-solving- and decision-making capabilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Capable of operating independently with minimal supervision
Knowledge & Skills:
- Product backlog management and prioritization
- Requirements gathering and documentation
- Agile methodologies and Scrum practices
- Cross-functional stakeholder management
- Technical acumen and engineering collaboration
- Data-driven decision making
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and execution excellence
This role is ideal for a Product Owner who combines strategic thinking domain expertise- and hands-on execution to deliver impactful products and exceptional customer experiences
Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property
We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
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