Job Description
Duties
Responsibilities that range from shaping strategic product designs to managing and transforming agile teams. We engage on some of the most challenging business problems facing our clients. These projects can range from rapid process re-inventions at leading financial institutions, big data analytics at large scale retail organizations, to consumer facing app development for traditional industries. In each situation, our Product Owner s are typically at the center of the problem solving, advising our most senior clients on how to successful execute on their strategic vision with digital means.
You would be well versed in the product, process and technology aspects. You will be at the intersection of business strategy, client and implementation vendors and you'll be responsible for translating abstract visions into reality while managing client's expectation as well as vendor's work efficiency. You would also be proficient in all aspects of the agile deliverables required for a technology team to build beautiful products. This includes hands on development of storyboards, wireframes, product backlog, user stories and acceptance criteria. You will also be working at the cutting edge of AI agentic development.
Skills
MInimum of 9-12 years of experience as a Product Owner or equivalent in a leading technology, internet company or development shop. Familiarity with agile development approach and experience with playing the Scrum Master role.
Team leader experience with building consumer quality products, enabling business capability and objectives through technology or digital means.
Great technical knowledge and communication skill to effectively work with senior clients, architects, and guide the vendor or client team.
Ability to work at an abstract level and continuously pivot to arrive at the highest impact answer for the client. Enjoys and gets energized by complex problem solving and ability to push the innovation on solutions.
Strong product instinct to build great product vision, product roadmap and competitive analysis
Knowledge and understanding of AI landscape, basic concepts and preferably experience in building AI products. Knowledge and understanding of technical engineering best practices (e.g., test driven development, continuous integration, etc.)
Excellent knowledge on tracking and analytics setup. Excellent analytical skills and data driven approach to constantly analyze user feedback and analytics report
Proficient with drawing storyboards, creating wireframes, creating/ grooming product backlogs, writing user stories and developing acceptance criteria
Excellent project management skills; ability to plan 2-3 steps ahead of the team and surface hidden risks 2-3 levels deep within the team. Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment.
Ability to work under pressure and manage client expectations; ability to work at an abstract level and continuously pivot to arrive at the highest impact answer for the client.
Ability to influence senior client business and IT executives on transforming towards agile; ability to move between strategic discussions with senior client leaders to tackle agile coaching with teams on the ground. Skills to prioritize and align with business and IT stakeholders to ensure highest value capture
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
Education
Degree in Computer Science, Business or equivalent degree from a top tier university
