Product Owner

About Woodside Energy

We are a global energy company providing reliable and affordable energy to help people lead better lives. Join our team at Woodside Global Solutions in Bengaluru where talent digital expertise and operational excellence converge to solve complex energy challenges accelerate change and reimagine business capabilities to support Woodsides global operations and our role in the energy transition.

Founded in 1954 Woodside established the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry in Australia 40 years ago and supplies customers around the globe. 70 years on Woodside continues to be driven by a spirit of innovation and determination.

At Woodside we know great results come from our people feeling valued getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a psychologically and physically safe work environment. We believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

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About Woodside Global Solutions

Woodside Global Solutions in Bengaluru is being built as a hub of excellence to drive innovation digital transformation and global collaboration.

Working as one Global team the Woodside Digital team is a trusted partner driving transformation within the organisation. We are bold in our ambitions and resolute in our actions. Through cutting-edge AI robust cyber security and advanced data solutions we drive innovation and influence every part of our business.

We are looking for talented professionals who are passionate about technology and eager to make a global impact helping to shape the future of Woodside together.

About the role

The Product Owner is accountable for maximising the value delivered by the product acting as the primary decision maker for product priorities and scope within an agile delivery environment.

This role works closely with product managers business stakeholders and cross functional delivery teams to translate product strategy and customer needs into clear actionable backlog items. The Product Owner owns and continuously refines the product backlog ensuring that work is appropriately prioritised to deliver the highest value outcomes.

By providing clear direction rapid decision making and ongoing collaboration the Product Owner enables efficient transparent product development and ensures delivery of high quality user centred digital products aligned to business objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Own and manage the product backlog ensuring items are clearly defined appropriately prioritised and aligned with product strategy customer needs and business objectives.
Drive value based prioritisation making informed trade offs between scope timing risk and technical sustainability to maximise outcomes rather than outputs.
Partner closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to translate product vision and business goals into actionable backlog items and delivery priorities.
Provide clarity and direction to agile delivery teams defining acceptance criteria answering questions and making timely decisions to maintain momentum and focus.
Engage with customers users and stakeholders to understand needs validate assumptions and incorporate feedback into iterative product improvements.
Support effective Agile delivery collaborating with Delivery Leads Scrum Masters and teams to plan and execute work that delivers incremental value.
Measure and evaluate product outcomes using data insights and feedback to assess feature performance and inform future prioritisation.
Ensure quality and release readiness collaborating with UX engineering and QA to confirm delivered functionality meets expectations and intended outcomes.
Continuously improve product and delivery effectiveness using learnings from delivery metrics and user feedback to enhance backlog health and value flow.

Skills & Experience:

Experience

Demonstrated experience as a Product Owner or in a similar Agile product role typically with 3 years working in product led delivery environments.
Hands on experience operating within Agile delivery models such as Scrum or Kanban contributing to predictable iterative delivery of product increments.
Proven experience owning and managing a product backlog prioritising work based on business value customer outcomes and technical considerations.
Experience collaborating within cross functional delivery teams including engineering design QA delivery and business stakeholders.
Experience translating product strategy and requirements into clear user stories including defining acceptance criteria and supporting delivery teams through implementation.
Practical experience using product delivery and backlog management tools such as Jira or equivalent platforms.
Experience working in digital SaaS or technology enabled product environments delivering customer facing or internal products.
Experience measuring and evaluating product outcomes using KPIs and insights to inform prioritisation and refinement.
Exposure to customer discovery and feedback practices including user interviews usability testing and iterative validation.
Experience contributing across the product lifecycle from discovery through delivery launch and continuous improvement.

Key Competencies
Value focused decision making with the ability to prioritise work that maximises customer and business value while considering delivery capacity and product sustainability.
Strong analytical and problem solving capability able to identify issues assess trade offs and make informed product decisions.
Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to convey product intent priorities and requirements to both technical and non technical stakeholders.
Collaborative working style supporting effective partnership across cross functional teams and stakeholder groups.
Customer centred mindset consistently advocating for user needs and outcomes throughout the product lifecycle.
Data informed approach using qualitative and quantitative insights to guide prioritisation and measure success.
Adaptability and resilience comfortable operating in fast paced changing delivery environments.
Strong organisational and time management skills enabling effective juggling of multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience in product delivery.
Agile or product related certifications are desirable such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) SAFe Product Owner or similar.
Familiarity with product analytics tools (e.g. Microsoft Clarity Google Analytics Mixpanel Amplitude) is advantageous.

Please apply. At Woodside we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development including on the job opportunities and formal programs
• Inclusive parental leave entitlements for both parents
• Values led culture
• Flexible work options
• Generous annual leave sick leave and casual leave
• Cultural and religious leave with flexible public holiday opportunities
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance based incentives with uncapped Employer Provident Fund

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture which is supported by our Values. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work. We also offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a global organisation that values innovation and excellence apply now through our careers portal or connect with our recruitment team.