Staff Engineer Product Owner

Fluence; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence, Bangalore, India, is seeking a Product Owner to lead software/product development within the FOS Business Division. You will work with Global Product Managers and cross-functional teams to shape the product vision, prioritize the backlog, and drive releases with a strong emphasis on agile practices and customer value.

The role requires 5–9 years in product development, including at least 3 years as PO, and domain knowledge in energy management or storage systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, CS or related field.
• 5–9 years in product development with large-scale software projects.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Product Owner.
• Domain knowledge in energy management systems, storage systems or battery management systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, DevOps).

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision and strategy with Global Product Managers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain the product backlog.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate release planning with stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
• Engage users and domain experts from backlog creation to acceptance testing.
• Prioritize stories, epics, and themes to align with strategy.
• Lead product-release plans and set delivery expectations.
• Act as product ambassador internally and externally.

Skills

PO experience

Large-scale software

Backlog management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics / CS

Tools

Jira

DevOps

Job description

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description

In this role, you will have the opportunity to initiate and drive technology, software, product, and/or solution development using in-depth technical expertise in a specific area. Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in SW development for in-depth product or technology-related issues. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting strategic technology management and future product/software/solution architecture. This role is contributing to the FOS Business Division in Bangalore India

You Will Be Mainly Accountable For

• Product Vision and Strategy: Collaborate with the Global Product Managers to define and communicate the product vision and strategy, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.


• Collaborate with the other global POs in the program team and cross-functional teams to define, prioritize and maintain the product feature backlog according to agreed rules, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.


• Agile Ceremonies: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, bug triage and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement and alignment.


• Release Planning: Coordinate with the Global Product Managers, Release Manager and other stakeholders to plan and execute product releases, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features.


• Drive the involvement of users and domain experts from the beginning of the backlog creation to acceptance testing


• Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to ensure work aligns with product strategy


• Lead the product-release plans and set expectations for delivery of new functionalities


• Serve as product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and answering questions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Electronics, CS or a related field


• Total 5-9 years of experience in product development with large-scale software development projects. Minimum 3 years of experience as a PO.


• Domain knowledge in Energy management systems/storage systems/ Battery Management systems.


• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and best practices.


• Excellent communication and leadership skills and Has Strong Decision-making skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.


• Proficiency in any one of project management tools and software (e.g., DevOps, Jira etc).

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.