Responsibilities of a Product Owner | Demystifying SAFe | Scaled Agile Framework

"In this informative video, I, a certified SAFe trainer, explain the key responsibilities of a product owner within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). I begin by providing an overview of SAFe and the product owner role. I then outline the main duties of a SAFe product owner, which include:

- Collaborating with Agile teams to define and prioritize features/stories in the program backlog based on customer needs and market analysis.

- Working with various stakeholders like customers, users, and executives to develop a product vision and roadmap.

- Grooming the team backlogs by writing clear user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and estimating story points.

- Participating in program increment (PI) planning to commit to delivering a valuable increment of features.

- Tracking progress during the PI and providing guidance to ensure the increment meets the definition of done.

- Coordinating with other product owners at the portfolio level to align priorities.

- Forecasting progress, velocity, and delivery timelines for leadership.

- Promoting DevOps culture and continuous improvement within the Agile release train.

I emphasize how the product owner serves as the voice of the customer in SAFe. I explain best practices for product owners to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and teams in a scaled Agile environment. Useful visuals and diagrams are included to summarize key information. Overall, an informative overview for those looking to better understand the SAFe product owner role and responsibilities."

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
1. 00:33 First responsibility: Connecting with the customer.
2. 02:37 Second responsibility: Contributing to the Vision and Roadmap
3. 05:21 Third responsibility: Managing and prioritizing the Team Backlog
4. 08:08 Fourth responsibility: Supporting the team in delivering value
5. 11:04 Fifth responsibility: Getting and applying feedback
6. 13:47 Conclusion
15:08 Links