• Associate - Product Owner

    WESCO (Marietta, GA)


    As an Associate – Product Owner, you will be responsible for supporting the Product Owner and Delivery Team by assisting in managing and maintaining the Product Backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals, and facilitating the development of product features. You will assist with maximizing the value of the product through collaboration, clear communication, and diligent prioritization of work.

    Responsibilities:

    + Assist in Defining Product Goals; collaborate with the Product Owner to develop and communicate the Product Goal; understand and align work with business objectives and stakeholder expectations

    + Support Product Backlog Management; help maintain a transparent and prioritized Product Backlog; assist in creating and refining user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria under the guidance of the Product Owner

    + Collaborate with Stakeholders; work with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and business units, to understand and represent customer needs; participate in stakeholder meetings to gather and document product requirements

    + Participate in Agile Ceremonies; attend sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives; support the Product Owner in managing iteration planning and addressing interdependencies between teams

    + Provide Feedback and Support; review product features during development and provide feedback to ensure alignment with user needs and business goals; act as a liaison between the Product Owner and the Delivery Team to ensure clear communication

    + Learn and Grow in Product Ownership; develop skills in Agile frameworks and product management tools; embrace a growth mindset to continuously improve product ownership capabilities

    + Embody the Scrum Values: Openness, Respect, Courage, Commitment and Focus

    + Be “The Ideal Team Member” – Hungry, Humble, and Smart

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelors Degree - Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field, or equivalent, relevant work experience required; Masters Degree preferred

    + Certifications in Agile (e.g., PSM, CSPO) preferred

    + 1 years of experience in a related role, such as Business Analyst, Scrum Team Member, or Junior Product Manager

    + Basic understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)

    + Strong communication and organizational skills

    + Ability to write and refine clear user stories and acceptance criteria

    + Experience working in an Agile development environment preferred

    + Familiarity with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) preferred

    + Basic knowledge of user experience (UX) or customer experience (CX) design principles preferred

    + Ability to travel 0% - 25%

     

    At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​

     

    Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. ​

     

    Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!​

     

    Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.​

     

    _Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.​_

     

    _Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act._