Product Owner

INBETWEEN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITED; Panaji; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

INBETWEEN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Product Owner who will work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, designers, QA, and stakeholders. You will be responsible for gathering customer and business requirements, defining user stories, and managing the product backlog to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This role is crucial for driving product vision and delivering value to customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role in software development.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Strong ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define product vision and goals.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog based on business objectives.
• Lead sprint planning and ensure Agile best practices are followed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Job description

Role Overview

As a Product Owner, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including development transformation manager, deliver manager, software engineers, designers, QA, and stakeholders, to ensure the development and successful launch of our products. You will be responsible for gathering and analysing customer and business requirements, defining user stories, managing the product backlog, refining the backlog effectively always ready for the next 3 months prioritized and ensuring that our products are delivered on time and meet our high standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

Product Vision and Strategy:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define the product vision, goals, and roadmap.
• Translate business goals into clear, actionable product requirements.
• Continuously evaluate market trends, customer feedback, and competitor products to refine the product strategy.

Backlog Management:

• Own and prioritize the product backlog based on business objectives, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
• Break down large features into well-defined user stories and tasks.
• Maintain a clear, prioritized, and refined backlog that reflects the evolving needs of the business and users.

Cross – Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure the successful and timely delivery of product features.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to communicate product requirements and progress.

Agile Product Development:

• Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives in an Agile environment.
• Ensure that the product development process runs smoothly and efficiently, following Agile best practices.

Customer – Centric Approach:

• Act as the voice of the customer by gathering feedback through surveys, user interviews, and analyzing usage data.
• Define and track product metrics to assess product performance and user satisfaction.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Regularly communicate product status, updates, and upcoming features to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Ensure that all teams have a shared understanding of the product goals and progress.

Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement:

• Proactively identify risks and issues that may affect product delivery and collaborate with the team to find solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of product development processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role in a software development environment.
• Experience working with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Familiarity with product management tools (Jira, Trello, Asana, etc.) and version control systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring that the most important features are built and delivered first.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering value.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in working for a B2B product and SaaS businesses.
• Experience in Publishing, Retail or Manufacturing industries, PIM or ERP solution experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and collaboration with design teams.
• Knowledge of data analysis and product metrics to drive decisions.