Product Owner

Photon; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is seeking a Product Manager / Product Owner to own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from conception through launch, in Chennai. The role requires shaping the product roadmap, managing the backlog, and coordinating quarterly releases with Agile teams and business stakeholders.

The candidate should bring strong domain knowledge in Capital Markets or Financial Services, and demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills to drive market and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management or product ownership with strong analytical abilities.
• Domain expertise in Capital Markets, Financial Services, or Wealth Management.
• Hands-on Agile/Scrum experience with roadmaps and backlog management.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle from conception to launch.
• Define and manage the product roadmap, backlog, and quarterly release planning.
• Gather and prioritize business requirements aligning with objectives.
• Collaborate with Agile development, UX teams, and stakeholders.
• Drive product strategy, features, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Monitor product performance and improve based on feedback.
• Act as the Product SME with leadership and stakeholder management.

Skills

Product Management

Product Ownership

Business Analysis

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder Management

Finance domain expertise

Job description

• Role: Product Manager / Product Owner
• Experience: 6+ Years
• Location: Chennai

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the product lifecycle from conception to launch.
• Define and manage the product roadmap, backlog, and quarterly release planning.
• Gather and prioritize business requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with Agile development teams, UX teams, and business stakeholders.
• Drive product strategy, feature enhancements, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Monitor product performance and continuously improve based on customer feedback.
• Act as the Product SME with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in Product Management / Product Ownership and Business Analysis.
• Expertise in Capital Markets, Financial Services, or Wealth Management.
• Experience in Financial Planning is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, product roadmap planning, and backlog management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred candidate profile