Lead I - Product Management

UST; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a Product Owner to lead definition and delivery of a platform used in global clinical trials. You will translate complex problems into actionable epics and user stories, collaborating with product management, engineering, and UX to drive high-value outcomes.

You will refine MVP scope, manage backlog sequencing, and ensure timely delivery through agile ceremonies. Proficiency in JIRA/Confluence and leveraging AI tools for PRD drafting will boost team productivity and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Ownership or Product Management.
• Experience with backlog management and agile delivery.
• Experience with AI tools and productivity gains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead product definition and delivery for a platform used in global clinical trials.
• Translate complex problems into well-defined epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize MVP scope, release planning, and backlog sequencing to maximize business value.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and UX to evaluate trade-offs and deliver solutions.
• Support UAT, release planning, and post-launch validation.
• Apply AI tools to accelerate PRDs and documentation to improve team throughput.

Skills

Product Ownership

Backlog Management

Stakeholder Management

Requirements Gathering

User Research

AI Productivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

MBA

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Role Description

JD for Product Owner Position Title : Product Owner Primary Skills Product management and Ownership, Product Discovery, Problem Solving, User research, Requirements gathering, Product Backlog management, Stakeholder management, Strong written and verbal communication Secondary Skills Business Acumen, Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making, Technical Acumen, UX/Design Collaboration Experience 5-12 yrs About the role: The Product Owner will lead product definition and delivery for a platform used in global clinical trials. Working closely with business stakeholders, engineering and UX, the role is responsible for translating complex problem spaces into well-defined, high-value outcomes and driving delivery teams toward meaningful business impact. Responsibilities: Stakeholder Partnership: Engage with business stakeholders to understand goals, workflows, and success criteria. Partner with Product Management and business stakeholders during discovery activities to help frame problems, validate assumptions and translate findings into actionable product requirements. Product Prioritization: Work closely with Product Management to refine MVP scope, define release priorities, manage backlog sequencing, and make informed trade-off decisions that maximize business value while supporting roadmap objectives. Backlog Ownership: Own and continuously prioritize the product backlog aligned to business outcomes. Requirement Definition: Translate business needs into epics, user stories, and Gherkin-style acceptance criteria. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, architecture, and UX to shape solutions and evaluate trade-offs. Risk & Dependency Management: Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies early and drive timely resolution. Agile Delivery: Drive sprint ceremonies and ensure delivery teams remain unblocked. Release & Validation: Support UAT, release planning, and post-launch validation. AI-Driven Productivity: Apply AI tools to accelerate PRDs, research, story drafting, and documentation, and identify opportunities to improve team throughput. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field with 5+ years of experience in Product Ownership or Product Management OR MBA with 3+ years of experience in Product Ownership or Product Management or Business Analyst to Product role progression Skills and Abilities: Strong ability to structure ambiguous problems into prioritized, actionable backlogs. Expertise in writing PRDs, epics, user stories, and Gherkin-style acceptance criteria. Proficiency in product discovery techniques including user interviews, journey mapping, and problem framing. Hands-on experience using AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc) with demonstrated productivity gains in product workflows. Strong stakeholder management across business, engineering, architecture, and UX functions. Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum frameworks and scrum ceremonies. Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and equivalent backlog management tools.

Role Description

JD for Product Owner Position Title : Product Owner Primary Skills Product management and Ownership, Product Discovery, Problem Solving, User research, Requirements gathering, Product Backlog management, Stakeholder management, Strong written and verbal communication Secondary Skills Business Acumen, Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making, Technical Acumen, UX/Design Collaboration Experience 5-12 yrs About the role: The Product Owner will lead product definition and delivery for a platform used in global clinical trials. Working closely with business stakeholders, engineering and UX, the role is responsible for translating complex problem spaces into well-defined, high-value outcomes and driving delivery teams toward meaningful business impact. Responsibilities: Stakeholder Partnership: Engage with business stakeholders to understand goals, workflows, and success criteria. Partner with Product Management and business stakeholders during discovery activities to help frame problems, validate assumptions and translate findings into actionable product requirements. Product Prioritization: Work closely with Product Management to refine MVP scope, define release priorities, manage backlog sequencing, and make informed trade-off decisions that maximize business value while supporting roadmap objectives. Backlog Ownership: Own and continuously prioritize the product backlog aligned to business outcomes. Requirement Definition: Translate business needs into epics, user stories, and Gherkin-style acceptance criteria. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, architecture, and UX to shape solutions and evaluate trade-offs. Risk & Dependency Management: Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies early and drive timely resolution. Agile Delivery: Drive sprint ceremonies and ensure delivery teams remain unblocked. Release & Validation: Support UAT, release planning, and post-launch validation. AI-Driven Productivity: Apply AI tools to accelerate PRDs, research, story drafting, and documentation, and identify opportunities to improve team throughput. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field with 5+ years of experience in Product Ownership or Product Management OR MBA with 3+ years of experience in Product Ownership or Product Management or Business Analyst to Product role progression Skills and Abilities: Strong ability to structure ambiguous problems into prioritized, actionable backlogs. Expertise in writing PRDs, epics, user stories, and Gherkin-style acceptance criteria. Proficiency in product discovery techniques including user interviews, journey mapping, and problem framing. Hands-on experience using AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc) with demonstrated productivity gains in product workflows. Strong stakeholder management across business, engineering, architecture, and UX functions. Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum frameworks and scrum ceremonies. Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and equivalent backlog management tools.

Skills

Requirements Gathering, Product Management, Jira, Technical Acumen, Confluence, Scrum, Generative AI, Issue Analysis, Stakeholder Management, User Research, BDD