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title: "Product Owner"
type: concept
tags: []
sources: [grooming-day-checklist]
last_updated: 2026-04-09
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The Product Owner (PO) is a role in agile development responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Development Team. Key responsibilities include preparing and prioritizing backlog items, defining business value and acceptance criteria, presenting the sprint goal, and collaborating with the team during grooming and sprint planning.