Product Owner - R01553835

Primary Skills

• Agile Transformation Consulting / Assessment / Roadmap & Backlog

Job requirements

The Product Owner will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and the development team, defining product vision, prioritizing features, and ensuring successful delivery of high-value solutions. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, customer empathy, and technical understanding to ensure that the product roadmap aligns with business goals and delivers measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize business and technical requirements.
• Create, manage, and refine the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment with business priorities.
• Work closely with development teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within scope.
• Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring end-user needs are incorporated into design and development.
• Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Define and track key product metrics to measure success and guide future enhancements.
• Make informed trade-off decisions between scope, timelines, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and quality standards.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings.

Skills & Qualifications

##### Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).

##### Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in product management, product ownership, or related roles.
• Proven track record of managing enterprise-grade digital products from conception to delivery.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

##### Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile frameworks.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar project management platforms.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern technology stacks.
• Ability to analyze data and derive insights for decision-making.

##### Soft Skills

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking with a customer-centric mindset.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

##### Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience working in the digital transformation or technology consulting space.
• Exposure to data-driven products, AI/ML initiatives, or advanced analytics solutions.