Product Owner

DBiz.ai; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Dynamic, innovative environment

Growth and development opportunities

Engaging, collaborative culture

Job summary

DBiz.ai in India seeks a highly skilled Product Owner / Scrum Master with 10+ years of experience to guide product development and lead agile teams. You will own the backlog, craft clear user stories with acceptance criteria, define success metrics, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals and customer value.

The role emphasizes Scrum facilitation, coaching for self-organizing teams, managing impediments, and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management or agile PM roles.
• Experience crafting user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• CSM/PSM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog with clear prioritization.
• Define user stories and robust acceptance criteria.
• Gather requirements and align with strategic objectives.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders, PM, and dev team.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and backlog refinement.
• Remove impediments and coach for self-organization.

Skills

PO & backlog mgmt

User stories & criteria

Stakeholder management

Agile & Scrum

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/CS/Eng)

Tools

Jira

Trello

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Owner / Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in managing product development and leading agile teams. This role requires a strategic thinker who can design and implement effective business processes, conduct thorough analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is clearly defined, prioritized based on business value and customer needs, and represented using RICE scoring.
• Define clear and concise user stories along with robust acceptance criteria to ensure alignment between stakeholder expectations and development outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to gather business requirements, provide clarifications, and ensure ongoing alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, the Product Manager, and the development team, maintaining clear communication and shared understanding.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
• Continuously refine, reprioritize, and adjust the product backlog based on stakeholder feedback, user data, and evolving business priorities.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies as necessary, ensuring team engagement and alignment (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives).
• Proactively identify, communicate, and assist in removing impediments and blockers to keep the development team productive and focused.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and accountability within the development team.
• Coach and encourage the development team towards self-organization, cross-functional skills, and effective collaboration.
• Ensure the development team understands and adheres to Scrum principles, promoting best practices.
• Protect the development team from external distractions, ensuring they remain focused on delivering high-quality outputs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and regularly communicate the team's progress, ensuring commitments are met and risks or issues are transparently addressed.

Primary Skills:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner in an Agile development environment.
• Exceptional ability to craft clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficient understanding of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively based on customer value and business strategy.

Secondary Skills:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with agile tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, agile project management, or related roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive successful project outcomes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to propose innovative solutions and approaches.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Dynamic and innovative work environment
• Opportunities for personal growth and development
• Engaging and collaborative company culture