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Agile & Scrum

Product Owner

/ˈprɒdʌkt ˈəʊnər/

Definition

The person responsible for maximising product value by managing and prioritising the product backlog.

Example in context

"The PO reordered the backlog after customer feedback — the search feature moved from Q3 to the next sprint."

Related terms

  • Backlog — An ordered list of all work items waiting to be completed, maintained and prioritised by the Product Owner.
  • Stakeholder — Any person or group with an interest in — or affected by — the outcome of a project, internal or external.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Product Owner" mean?

The person responsible for maximising product value by managing and prioritising the product backlog.

How do you pronounce "Product Owner"?

"Product Owner" is pronounced /ˈprɒdʌkt ˈəʊnər/.

Can you use "Product Owner" in a sentence?

"The PO reordered the backlog after customer feedback — the search feature moved from Q3 to the next sprint."