Product Owner

Job Description

Role Overview In this role, you will have the opportunity to initiate and drive technology, software, product, and/or solution development using in-depth technical expertise in a specific area. Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in software development for in-depth product or technology-related issues. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting strategic technology management and future product/software/solution architecture. This role contributes to the customer Business Division in Bangalore, India.

Key Accountabilities

• Product Vision and Strategy
• Collaborate with Global Product Managers to define and communicate the product vision and strategy, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.
• Collaborate with other global POs in the program team and cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and maintain the product feature backlog according to agreed rules, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Understanding of DevOps, automated deployments, Ansible scripts, and cloud sync topics.
• Define the scope of the release, scope of PI (Program Increment plan), and maintain a healthy backlog at all times.
• Agile Ceremonies
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, bug triage, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement and alignment.
• Release Planning
• Coordinate with Global Product Managers, Release Manager, and other stakeholders to plan and execute product releases, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features.
• Drive the involvement of users and domain experts from the beginning of backlog creation to acceptance testing.
• Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to ensure work aligns with product strategy.
• Lead product-release plans and set expectations for delivery of new functionalities.
• Serve as product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and answering questions.Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in product development with large-scale software development projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Product Owner (PO).
• Hands-on experience in Software Development Lifecycle – from requirement gathering to deployment, with strong understanding of design, development, validation, and deployment processes.
• Domain knowledge in Energy Management Systems, Storage Systems, or Battery Management Systems.
• Generation side preferred; Distribution/Transmission also acceptable.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with strong decision-making ability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in at least one project management tool/software (e.g., DevOps, Jira, Confluence).