Samaritan's Purse
Overview
Samaritan's Purse has an incredible opportunity for a new Product Owner to join our IT team, working in Coppell, TX. This strategic leader is responsible for discovering and delivering technology products that solve real user problems in ways that are valuable, usable, feasible, and aligned with ministry objectives. The Product Owner drives product discovery, vision, and delivery in close partnership with design, development, QA, and stakeholders. Responsibilities
Own and refine the product backlog by creating, sequencing, and prioritizing user stories based on ministry value, user insights, and strategic objectives. Ensure backlog items are well-defined with clear acceptance criteria and deliver maximum business and user value. Evangelize the product internally and externally by building strong relationships with business users and stakeholders. Conduct discovery to deeply understand user needs and ensure feedback is integrated into the product roadmap and backlog. Mentor and guide the Product Business Analyst to ensure high-quality requirements gathering, user story development, and stakeholder analysis, aligning the analyst work with product vision and backlog priorities. Partner with UI/UX, QA, and development teams throughout sprints to provide ongoing feedback, clarification, and strategic direction. Accept or reject work based on alignment with user needs and quality standards, and adjust sprint priorities as needed. Articulate and maintain a clear, compelling product vision that guides sprint goals and keeps the team aligned with ministry and organizational goals. Lead and participate in planning activities such as sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, demos, and release planning to ensure alignment between team execution and product vision. Provide regular progress updates to IT leadership and clearly communicate status to stakeholders for transparency and shared understanding. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of related experience Thorough knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile methodologies Comprehensive knowledge of customer-facing and data-centric digital products Strong knowledge of relational databases and enterprise systems, with the ability to analyze data structures and support data-driven decision-making Proven ability to work independently and thrive as a collaborative team member Thorough knowledge of software testing practices and techniques, including acceptance criteria, defect triage, and quality assurance processes 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (strongly preferred) Job Location
Coppell, TX (On-Site) Type
Full-Time Language Requirement
Fluency in English (required) Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Long-term and Short-term disability insurance Paid Family Medical Leave Term Life Insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan 10 paid holidays 12 vacation/personal days 10 sick days
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Samaritan's Purse has an incredible opportunity for a new Product Owner to join our IT team, working in Coppell, TX. This strategic leader is responsible for discovering and delivering technology products that solve real user problems in ways that are valuable, usable, feasible, and aligned with ministry objectives. The Product Owner drives product discovery, vision, and delivery in close partnership with design, development, QA, and stakeholders. Responsibilities
Own and refine the product backlog by creating, sequencing, and prioritizing user stories based on ministry value, user insights, and strategic objectives. Ensure backlog items are well-defined with clear acceptance criteria and deliver maximum business and user value. Evangelize the product internally and externally by building strong relationships with business users and stakeholders. Conduct discovery to deeply understand user needs and ensure feedback is integrated into the product roadmap and backlog. Mentor and guide the Product Business Analyst to ensure high-quality requirements gathering, user story development, and stakeholder analysis, aligning the analyst work with product vision and backlog priorities. Partner with UI/UX, QA, and development teams throughout sprints to provide ongoing feedback, clarification, and strategic direction. Accept or reject work based on alignment with user needs and quality standards, and adjust sprint priorities as needed. Articulate and maintain a clear, compelling product vision that guides sprint goals and keeps the team aligned with ministry and organizational goals. Lead and participate in planning activities such as sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, demos, and release planning to ensure alignment between team execution and product vision. Provide regular progress updates to IT leadership and clearly communicate status to stakeholders for transparency and shared understanding. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of related experience Thorough knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile methodologies Comprehensive knowledge of customer-facing and data-centric digital products Strong knowledge of relational databases and enterprise systems, with the ability to analyze data structures and support data-driven decision-making Proven ability to work independently and thrive as a collaborative team member Thorough knowledge of software testing practices and techniques, including acceptance criteria, defect triage, and quality assurance processes 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (strongly preferred) Job Location
Coppell, TX (On-Site) Type
Full-Time Language Requirement
Fluency in English (required) Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Long-term and Short-term disability insurance Paid Family Medical Leave Term Life Insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan 10 paid holidays 12 vacation/personal days 10 sick days
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