Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. With sales of USD 1.7 billion in FY 2022, Landis+Gyr employs over 7,000 talented people across 30 countries and five continents.
For more than a century, we've been pioneers in energy innovation, and we continue to lead the way toward a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape.
Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better - since 1896. 
 

Position Summary

The Product Owner serves as an expert in business process engineering and software development life cycle, including analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of software applications.  This role elicits requirements, evaluates options, and provides direction on implementation.
The Product Owner must understand stakeholder requirements and how Landis+Gyr solutions fit into these requirements. The Product Owner analyzes feature requirements for products or product lines and transforms requirements into user stories.
The ideal candidate will have either previous device and device management experience or cloud and analytics experience.
 
Key Responsibilities

•    Analyze functional and stakeholder requirements to produce optimized user stories
•    Present system capabilities to stakeholders and 3rd party partners
•    Manage requirements, user stories and traceability through the product lifecycle
•    Understand, interpret, and rationalize solutions to complex problems
•    Work in diverse cross functional development teams including resources both foreign and domestic
•    Work with System Architects on design and architecture of system solutions
•    Support and adhere to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
•    Perform other duties as assigned or required.
•    Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.
 
Education and Experience

Required Minimum Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree
Required Minimum Years of Experience: 5+ to 10
 
Desired Education/Experience:

•    5+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst/Systems Analyst/Product Owner in a wide variety of project sizes
•    Multi-dimensional (diverse) product development experience is a plus
 
The Product Owner may have experience with any of the following:

•    RF Communications
•    Computer Networking
•    MS.Net/Java Application
•    Database PostgreSQL preferred, Oracle, SQL Server
•    Message Bus or Streaming (Kafka)
•    Azure DevOps formerly Team Foundation Server (TFS) or equivalent
•    Agile methodology
•    Confluence/Wiki
•    Knowledge of the utility industry (Electric, Gas, Water)
•    Machine Learning and Cloud Analytics
•    Cloud technologies (preferably GCP’s offerings)
 
Required/Desired Certifications:

Preferred “Product Owner” certification 
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Experience defining or understanding software requirements
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Ability to work with 3rd party partners on a daily basis.
•    Ability to convey complex topics to management, stakeholders and the software development teams
•    Ability to work in small teams, as well as independently, with minimal supervision
•    Ability to create new and maintain existing documentation.
•    Self-starter, well organized and ability to work following processes and methodologies
•    Working knowledge of Azure DevOps /TFS
•    Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Visio)

We are thrilled that you’ve considered Landis+Gyr to be a part of your professional journey.  As a part of the Landis+Gyr family, employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive.  Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays.  We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.  
Pay is in the range of XY per year. The position is eligible for a 401(k) match and consideration for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.   
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  
Submit your application – it takes less than 5 minutes! We will review and if selected to move forward we will have a 15-30 minute introduction call to discuss mutual expectations.  An interview with the hiring manager will be next followed by an interview with key stakeholders.
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