Product Owner

idoba is a dynamic digital transformation business with a bold mission to revolutionize the mining industry. Rooted in the vision of rethinking, transforming and disrupting traditional mining practices, we bring together a diverse group of individuals driven by a shared passion for co-creating a brighter future for mining.At idoba, we are dedicated to assisting the mining sector in operating smarter and cleaner. By merging management consulting, digital technology, mining expertise, and software engineering, we dive deep into industry challenges to collaboratively devise innovative solutions. By tackling pivotal challenges and fostering transformational change, we deliver immense value to our clients across all stages of the mining lifecycle.With the recent achievement of a milestone, the launch of our first software product idoba.sim, we are seeking an experienced Product Owner to join our team. This opportunity would suit a highly experienced Product Owner ideally with Business Analyst experience. In this role you will be responsible for translating customer needs and the product roadmap into actionable requirements for our engineering teams. You will own the product backlog, ensure features are clearly defined and prioritized as well as offer support to our Developers in delivering value to customers.Key responsibilities include;Owning and managing the product backlog for idoba.sim, this includes defining, prioritizing and refining user stories and acceptance criteriaEnsuring consistency and alignment between roadmap priorities and sprint deliveryWork closely with Developers, QA and UX/UI to ensure clarity requirementsSupport soring planning, backlog grooming and daily development activitiesChampion the voice of the customer during Sprint activitiesTranslate mining customer workflows into functional requirementsSupport the Product Manager in customer workshops, demos and feedback sessionsValidate delivered features against real-world mining use casesTo be successful you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience; Demonstrated experience in underground mine planning, scheduling or simulation, would be preferred but not essentialDemonstrated experience with a range of mining software – e.g Deswik, Maptek, Hexagon would be preferred but not essentialDemonstrated experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst or equivalent role in software deliveryRefined communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated experience with Agile project tools – e.g Jira, Confluence, AWS & DevOpsExperience using Figma in a similar roleMining Engineer degree ore related technical qualification is desirable not essentialExperience in mining simulation/optimization/modelling, operations research or underground haulage modelling would be desirablePrior experience working with a cloud based or SaaS productOur team are pioneering the transformation of underground mining through simulation. This is your opportunity to work with leading engineers and mining experts.The perksBe part of a collaborative ecosystem; with a parent company in the Perenti Group that is committed to our success, and a global equity partner in Sumitomo CorporationVibrant diverse, and inclusive workplace culture in our Perth officeAttractive salary benefits on offer, paid parental leave, employee assistance program, insurance, and lifestyle discountsAt idoba, we recognize that a diverse and talented workforce is key as we rethink, transform and disrupt the mining industry and beyond.We are committed to developing a workplace culture where people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are valued for their unique contributions.For any questions or a confidential discussion regarding these opportunities please email recruitment@idoba.com