Product Owner | PT. PGI

Kompas Gramedia - KG Media; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 999.333.000 - 1.665.557.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Product Owner to manage the product backlog and lead Agile development processes. The ideal candidate will have a background in software development, proven experience with Agile methodologies, and strong communication skills to collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors. This is an opportunity to drive product development and improve user experience significantly.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in a software development environment.
• Proven experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to manage relationships with external vendors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product backlog and articulate user stories.
• Serve as the primary contact for outsourced development partners.
• Collaborate to define the product roadmap and translate business needs.
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve technical issues.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and ensure a transparent process.
• Oversee user acceptance testing for new features.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication and negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Description

• Product Backlog Management: Own, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog. Clearly articulate user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature requirements for the development team.
• Vendor & Developer Collaboration: Serve as the primary point of contact for our outsourced development partners. Ensure they have a clear understanding of requirements, and effectively manage timelines, sprints, and deliverables.
• Feature Development & Roadmap: Collaborate with internal stakeholders (marketing, sales, operations) to define the product roadmap. Translate business needs into actionable development tasks to drive growth and improve user experience.
• Bug Fixes & Maintenance: Proactively identify, triage, and prioritize bugs and technical issues. Work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution and maintain a stable, high-performing website.
• Agile/Scrum Leadership: Champion Agile methodologies, leading key ceremonies like sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews to ensure an efficient and transparent development process.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Oversee the user acceptance testing (UAT) process for all new features and fixes to ensure they meet business requirements and quality standards before deployment.
• Performance Monitoring: Define and analyze key metrics to measure the success of new features and the overall health of the e-commerce site, using data to inform future priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have an experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or a similar role in a software development environment.
• Proven experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies and managing a product backlog.
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with external vendors or outsourced development teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Big Plus / Highly Desirable

• Hands-on, full-stack development experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce, or custom builds). A deep understanding of the e-commerce technology stack (front-end, back-end, APIs, databases) is a significant advantage.
• Experience in the e-commerce industry, with a solid understanding of online retail operations, user experience (UX), and conversion rate optimization (CRO).