Senior Product Owner

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

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.

• Define and communicate the product vision strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
• Own and manage your scrum teams 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Create maintain and prioritize your scrum teams 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Career Level - IC3