Senior Product Owner

Description

 

Position: Product Owner
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 5+ years

Role Overview:

As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for defining and prioritizing product features to deliver value to customers and stakeholders. Working closely with Agile teams, Scrum Masters, and business stakeholders, you will manage the product backlog, translate business needs into clear user stories, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. This role demands a strong understanding of Agile principles, excellent stakeholder communication, and the ability to balance competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities: Product Vision & Backlog Management:

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
• Own and manage your scrum team's backlog, ensuring it is well-refined, prioritized, and visible to all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Management team to refine and prioritize the product backlog
• Write clear and actionable user stories with defined acceptance criteria.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders, users, and market trends to inform product decisions.
• Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring the product meets user needs and delivers business value.
• Regularly engage with stakeholders to align on priorities, timelines, and feedback.

Sprint Planning & Delivery:

• Collaborate with Scrum Masters and Agile teams during sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Provide clarity on feature requirements and answer questions from the development team during sprints.
• Review and accept completed work, ensuring it meets quality and business expectations.

Metrics & Continuous Improvement:

• Use data and feedback to evaluate product performance and guide iteration.
• Continuously refine processes and approaches to improve product delivery and team effectiveness.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role for Agile software teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• 6 to 10 years of product ownership experience in an Agile environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Certifications such as CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with UX principles and user journey/story mapping.

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in shaping impactful products that solve real user problems.
• Collaborate in an environment that encourages innovation, agility, and continuous learning.
• Grow your career in a forward-thinking organization committed to Agile excellence.

Career Level - IC3

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: Product Vision and Backlog Management:

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Create, maintain, and prioritize your scrum team's product backlog to ensure clarity, visibility, and transparency.
• Collaborate with Product Management team to refine and prioritize the product backlog
• Write well-defined user stories with clear acceptance criteria to guide the development team.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Gather input from stakeholders, customers, and market research to shape product features and priorities.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the Agile team to ensure alignment and understanding.
• Clearly communicate priorities, progress, and product changes to all relevant parties.

Sprint Planning and Delivery Support:

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and backlog grooming sessions.
• Provide clarification and context on user stories during development to minimize ambiguity and delays.
• Accept or reject delivered work based on defined acceptance criteria and overall product quality.

Tool Expertise:

• Use Jira and Confluence to manage product backlogs, track development progress, and document product requirements.
• Ensure up-to-date documentation for features, release plans, and user story details.

Continuous Improvement and Value Delivery:

• Monitor product performance using KPIs and feedback to inform backlog refinements and future releases.
• Advocate for iterative improvements and help the team stay focused on delivering customer and business value.
• Stay current on industry trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscape to guide product decisions.

Qualifications

Career Level - IC3