Principal Product Owner

Fluenc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluenc in Bengaluru is seeking a highly technical Senior Product Owner to lead the Smart BESS Data Platform portfolio. You will bridge strategic product vision, energy storage domain expertise, analytics, and software engineering execution to deliver intelligent battery optimization, fleet intelligence, and data-driven software products.

You will collaborate with Product Management, System Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Software Engineering teams to translate complex concepts into customer

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), or Battery Management Systems (BMS).
• Proven ability to manage product backlogs, write epics and user stories, and drive agile delivery.
• Experience translating highly technical concepts into business value for senior leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Smart BESS initiatives focusing on optimization, efficiency, and value.
• Convert capabilities into epics, features, and user stories for software teams.
• Own product backlog and prioritize delivery of data platform capabilities for global fleets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data architectures.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business narratives for executives and customers.

Skills

Energy storage

Product ownership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Tools

EMS

BMS

Cloud platforms

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly technical, execution-driven Senior Product Owner to lead our Smart BESS Data Platform product portfolio.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between strategic product vision, energy storage domain expertise, advanced analytics, and software engineering execution. You will not simply manage a backlog; you will drive the development and delivery of intelligent battery optimization capabilities, operational analytics platforms, fleet intelligence solutions, and data-driven software products that maximize the value of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of energy storage technologies, software platforms, controls systems, cloud-based data solutions, and Agile product delivery. Equally important are your leadership capabilities, including stakeholder management, roadmap prioritization, cross-functional collaboration, and translating complex technical concepts into customer and business value.

This role will work closely with Product Management, System Intelligence, Controls Engineering, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Services, and Customer Success teams to deliver market-leading Smart BESS capabilities and scalable data platform solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Smart BESS Product Strategy Intelligent Controls

• Serve as the product leader for Smart BESS initiatives focused on improving battery performance, lifecycle optimization, operational efficiency, and customer value.
• Partner with Product Managers and System Intelligence teams to identify and prioritize intelligent control features and software-enabled value propositions.

2. Product Lifecycle Ownership Technical Execution

• Convert business capabilities, design studies, and validated Smart BESS concepts into implementation-ready product requirements and engineering workstreams.
• Author and manage epics, features, and user stories that support software delivery teams responsible for Smart BESS solutions.
• Act as the primary bridge between System Intelligence teams, domain experts, and software implementation teams.

3. Data Platform Strategy Analytics Enablement

• Own product requirements for enterprise-scale operational data platforms supporting global BESS fleets.
• Define capabilities for data ingestion, telemetry collection, data processing, analytics, reporting, visualization, and machine learning enablement.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering teams to establish scalable, secure, and reliable data architectures.

4. Product Vision Backlog Management (Agile Execution)

• Own, prioritize, and maintain the Smart BESS and Data Platform product backlog.
• Translate strategic business priorities into detailed epics, features, stories, and acceptance criteria.

5. Stakeholder Management Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the primary interface between Product Management, System Intelligence, Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Services, and executive leadership.
• Facilitate product discovery sessions, roadmap reviews, business requirement workshops, and technical prioritization discussions.
• Translate highly technical concepts into meaningful business narratives suitable for senior leadership and customer-facing audiences.

Technical Expertise Experience

Energy Storage Smart BESS

• Strong experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), or renewable energy technologies.
• Understanding of battery performance characteristics, degradation mechanisms, operational optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with battery controls, dispatch strategies, state-of-charge management, and grid-connected energy systems.