Product Owner, Applications

As a Product Owner at Aristocrat, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Business Information Systems (BIS) by serving as a liaison between partners and the delivery team. You will be responsible for understanding business needs, prioritizing requirements, and guiding the development of software solutions that align with Aristocrat's strategic objectives. This role requires strong communication skills, discernment, and the ability to translate technical concepts into understandable language for non-technical partners. What you'll do Partner Engagement: Collaborate with partners across various departments to gather and prioritize business requirements. Conduct regular meetings, workshops, and presentations to ensure alignment between business goals and software development efforts. Requirement Prioritization: Prioritize User Stories, Bugs and enhancements, with Application Owner, based on business value, technical feasibility, and strategic objectives. In collaboration with the Application Owner, create and maintain a product backlog, ensuring that it accurately reflects the most current business priorities. Product Development: As a subject matter authority, works closely with development teams, providing clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and guidance throughout the development lifecycle. Provides insights and directions to ensure that the final product meets partner expectations. Release Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with project managers, developers, and QA teams to plan and coordinate product releases. Communicate release schedules, updates, and potential impacts to partners in a timely manner. Continuous Improvement: Supervise product performance and capture feedback from partners to identify areas for improvement. What We're Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered. 2+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role, ideally within software development or IT environments. Proficient in Agile methodologies and frameworks. Proven understanding of Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, and Change Management principles to drive process optimization and operational efficiency. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and partner groups. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel); experience with data analytics tools and business information systems is a plus. Demonstrates an analytical mentality and the ability to make data-informed decisions while balancing multiple priorities. Partners closely with the Application Owner to respond to evolving business needs and shifting priorities. Capable of identifying issues, analyzing root causes, and developing effective resolutions in collaboration with business partners. Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V World Leader in Gaming Entertainment Robust benefits package Global career opportunities Our Values All about the Player Talent Unleashed Collective Brilliance Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations None Pay Range $63,000 - $117,000 per year Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/ . Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.