Lead Product Owner – SAFe Agile - Software Development
Alpharetta, Georgia
Job Description:
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.
Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for driving complex software and system development initiatives from concept to completion in SAFe Agile model? Join our dynamic team as a Lead Product Owner at AT&T, where you’ll lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and deliver impactful solutions that advance business goals. This role demands a strategic thinker who excels at navigating complexity, managing multiple large-scale projects, and championing best practices in software development.
What You'll Do
Maintain a prioritized backlog of user stories (4-5 sprints ahead) with high data integrity in Azure DevOps (ADO) & track.
Align user stories with the program roadmap to drive business outcomes and milestones.
Collaborate with engineering teams, network architects, product managers, and stakeholders for seamless delivery.
Lead backlog execution for wireless/broadband ordering, billing, service performance, customer experience, and reliability.
Actively participate in Program Increment (PI) and iteration planning to align sprint goals with program objectives.
Manage overlaps with application and domain architecture, prioritize defects, resolve Scrum issues, and balance capacity trade-offs.
Ensure compliance with Agile and SAFe processes tailored to the operating model.
Escalate Scrum-level issues to the Release Train Engineer (RTE) to maintain alignment and remove blockers.
Identify and mitigate risks related to cross-domain applications.
Manage dependencies related to user stories for smooth integration across applications.
Monitor and track user story execution to meet sprint and program objectives.
Ensure story acceptance in tracking tools like ADO, iTrack, maintaining rigorous documentation for audit and compliance.
Conduct User Demos, capture feedback and work with various PI team members to address all items.
Create User stories tagging required dependencies.
Develop metrics to track the productivity and the efficiency of the scrum teams.
Lead end-to-end management of multiple large-scale, complex projects and programs, often spanning multiple business units or regions in SAFe Agile.
Define project scope, objectives, and master timelines while delegating tasks and managing resources to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Collaborate closely with internal teams, external vendors, and clients to align project goals with business priorities and drive successful outcomes.
Develop detailed work plans, schedules, resource estimates, and status reports, maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies and proactively track progress, risks, and issues, recommending solutions to overcome challenges.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, SDLC processes, and organizational best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams and integrate vendor deliverables seamlessly.
Influence and implement business process improvements and strategic initiatives leveraging deep industry and technology knowledge.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Math, Science, or equivalent experience;
SAFe Agile certification a must.
SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) is a plus.
5-8+ years of progressive experience working as a Product owner/Product Manager managing complex software/system development projects or programs, following SAFe Agile model.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to AT&T standards, expert on industry standards and ability to self manage, navigate through challenges, helping teams overcome huddles.
Ability to move faster, lead the team, playing to win with calculated risks, acting with an enterprise mindset of Win as one, growing required skills with continuous learning with a customer first mindset.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent projects with varying complexity and scope.
Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), SAFe Agile and experience enforcing adherence to standards and best practices.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working directly with clients, vendors, and executive leadership.
Ability to analyze complex problems, recommend solutions, and drive decision-making in dynamic environments.
Deep technical knowledge and familiarity with AT&T technologies or similar enterprise environments is highly desirable.
Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, with a focus on delivering high-value projects that meet or exceed expectations.
Our Lead Software Delivery Proj/Prog Mgmt, earns between $116,700-$196,100 USD Annual not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected.
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.
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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Alpharetta, GeorgiaSalary Range:
$116,700.00 - $196,100.00It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
Job ID R-77217 Date posted 08/12/2025
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