Proxy Product Owner (PPO)

The product owner (PO) is a member of the agile team responsible for defining stories, prioritizing their backlog, and streamlining the execution of priorities.

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A PO takes on several roles, including business strategist, product designer, market analyst, customer liaison, and project manager. 

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• Knows the what, the who, and the why.

• Transforms ideas into stories.

• Manages the product backlog.

• Makes sure everybody understands the vision.

• Grooms the backlog.

• Works with the team to determine size and value.

• Keeps an eye on the burndown chart.

• Balances knowledge value and product value.

Takes off some of the load from a busy, over-scheduled PO, or you can complement the role for your remote teams. 

• Helps to transform ideas into stories.

• Keeps the team working and helps to manage the backlog.

• Helps to groom the backlog.

• Is a facilitator with the team to determine size and value.

• Keeps burndown charts. 

• Balances value and knowledge in the team.