Product Owner

Persistent; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development support

Job summary

Persistent is seeking an experienced Data Product Owner with 10–12 years of experience in data platforms and analytics. You will bridge business stakeholders and data engineering, driving data products for Supply Chain, Finance, and enterprise reporting.

Responsibilities include backlog ownership, requirements translation, testing coordination (UAT), and governance support, with a focus on data accessibility and quality across enterprise platforms.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of experience in Data Management, Product Ownership, or related areas.
• Proven backlog management and agile/scrum proficiency.
• Strong SQL skills for data analysis, validation, and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT, data pipelines, warehousing, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the data product backlog, roadmap, and delivery priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and define objectives.
• Translate requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria and data rules.
• Prioritize features based on business value and strategic goals.
• Perform SQL-based data analysis, validation, and quality assessments.
• Work with Data Engineers on Databricks and PySpark initiatives.
• Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate UAT activities and ensure business validation of solutions.
• Drive alignment on product vision, priorities, and timelines.
• Monitor progress and remove roadblocks to delivery.
• Support data governance, quality management, and master data initiatives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, and business teams for data usability.
• Validate data transformations and data quality standards.
• Partner with analytics teams to ensure trusted data products.
• Create product documentation and requirement artifacts.

Skills

Backlog management

Stakeholder engagement

Product roadmap

Advanced SQL

ETL/ELT

Databricks

PySpark

UAT & release sign-off

Data governance

Data modeling

Tools

Databricks

PySpark

Job description

About Position:

We are looking for an experienced Data Product Owner with 10 to 12 years of experience in data platforms, analytics, and enterprise data management. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and data engineering teams, driving the development and adoption of data products that support Supply Chain, Finance, Master Data Management, and enterprise reporting initiatives.

• Role: Product Owner
• Location: Benagluru
• Experience: 10 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Own and manage the data product backlog, roadmap, and delivery priorities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and define product objectives.
• Translate business requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, data rules, and functional specifications.
• Prioritize features, enhancements, and defect resolutions based on business value and strategic objectives.
• Perform SQL-based data analysis, data validation, reconciliation, and quality assessments.
• Work closely with Data Engineers to support Databricks, PySpark, and data pipeline development initiatives.
• Facilitate backlog grooming sessions, sprint planning meetings, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and ensure business validation of delivered solutions.
• Drive stakeholder alignment on product vision, priorities, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor delivery progress and remove roadblocks impacting successful execution.
• Support data governance, quality management, compliance, and master data initiatives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, and business teams to improve data accessibility and usability.
• Validate data transformations, business rules, and data quality standards within enterprise data platforms.
• Partner with analytics and reporting teams to ensure delivery of trusted and business-ready data products.
• Create and maintain product documentation, business process flows, and requirement artifacts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across data management and product delivery processes.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 10 to 12 years of experience in Data Management, Product Ownership, Business Analysis, or Data Platform initiatives.
• Strong experience working as a Product Owner in Agile and Scrum environments.
• Proven expertise in backlog management, stakeholder engagement, and product roadmap planning.
• Advanced SQL skills with extensive experience in data analysis, reconciliation, and validation activities.
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, data warehousing, and data modeling concepts.
• Hands-on exposure to Databricks and PySpark environments with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
• Experience conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), business validation, and release sign-offs.
• Strong understanding of data quality, governance, metadata management, and data stewardship principles.
• Experience working with large-scale enterprise data platforms and analytics ecosystems.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain, ERP systems, Finance processes, and Master Data Management concepts.
• Ability to define business rules, transformation logic, and acceptance criteria for data products.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience supporting business intelligence, reporting, and data-driven transformation initiatives.
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on business value delivery and customer satisfaction.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."