Job description

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.

Over the course of our 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects.

We believe our culture is at the heart of our existence. It is that belief which empowers every member of our professional family to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career throughout their personal pursuit of excellence.

Backed by over five decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results.

Our success is the outcome of our relentless pursuit of excellence, our passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team.

We invite you to join us on our journey to excellence as we work to be better today than yesterday and better tomorrow than today.

Herzog Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Product Owner in Fort Worth, TX to join our team.

The Product Owner is the professional responsible for ensuring a common vision for a product and maximizing the value delivered through setting, prioritizing, and accepting the work generated by the development team.

The Product Owner will gather feature requests, schedule releases and coordinate sprints. They will interface with the customer to identify user needs, help stakeholders understand the business value and work with cross-functional teams to manage product releases.

The Product Owner role is important as they are responsible for the delivery of a product that realizes Herzog’s vision and satisfies the needs of our customers.

HTI is developing industry-leading products, and at the forefront of Positive Train Control. The ideal candidate is a problem solver who is always learning; has demonstrated attention to detail and flexibility; can work well individually; and works well with others. The job includes mostly office work and will require occasional travel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

• Act as the voice of the customer to guide all stages of software development, including user story development, sprint planning, and prioritization of the product backlog.
• Work with internal and external customers to analyze the needs and align product vision to strategic goals.
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to develop and document user stories.
• Lead sprint planning to determine the team’s objectives for the upcoming sprint.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of end-to-end customer experience integration and dependencies.
• Prioritize and maintain the product backlog.
• Own the product vision.
• Accountable for the created product(s), delivering the product model and communicating the product needs with business partners.
• Develop scope and define backlog items (epic/features/user stories) that guide the development team and ensure work focuses on delivering maximum value that is aligned with the product vision.
• Analyze feedback from sprint reviews, and other data such as end user feedback and operational metrics, to identify and understand product needs.
• Work with the development team to create acceptance criteria and definitions of failures and done.
• Represents team to stakeholders, clients or users.
• Collaborate with product management and senior management to create a product that fits the company portfolio.
• Set expectations with business stakeholders for delivery of new capabilities, features, and functionalities.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of relevant work experience with experience in a product owner role preferred.
• Ability to understand complex business problems and identify and interpret business needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of agile development methodologies.
• Ability to stimulate innovative ideas and approaches to processes and opportunities.
• Ability to analyze proposed changes for impact on an existing system or system design.
• Ability to absorb complex requirements and propose an effective solution.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate as part of a team.
• Ability to balance business, design, and technical constraints.
• Willingness to explain technical decisions and work in an environment of continuous feedback.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

• Work primarily in an office environment.
• Frequently sits for extended periods of time.
• Frequently use a computer keyboard and office related equipment.
• Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping or bending.

Safety:

• Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all.

Benefits:

• Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Why Herzog:

Led by our beliefs and executed through our behaviors, at Herzog we build upon each other’s contributions by collaborating to make great things possible.

When you join Herzog, we give you the ability and authority to do the same. We will help you take charge of your 20 square feet in a manner that you will facilitate your growth and advancement as a person, as a member of our professional family and in your career.

If you are interested in joining our team, click the Apply button below to start an application.

It is the policy of Herzog Technologies, Inc. to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: One location

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