Technical Product Owner

Crisil; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisil in Hyderabad is seeking a Product Owner to manage the product backlog, write clear user stories and acceptance criteria, and engage stakeholders to align with business goals.

You will work with the development team to translate vision into executable backlog items, lead sprint planning, and ensure reviews deliver valuable outcomes for customers and the business.

Qualifications

• Experience defining and maintaining product backlogs.
• Ability to translate stakeholder needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Strong market research and competitor analysis skills.
• Sound decision-making and ability to prioritise features.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it reflects stakeholders' needs.
• Clearly define user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, gathering requirements and feedback.
• Communicate the vision and goals of the product to the development team and stakeholders.
• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy to align the team with business goals.
• Collaborate with the Scrum Master and development team during Sprint Planning.
• Participate in Sprint Reviews to assess work and provide feedback.
• Make decisions on scope, budget, and time, balancing stakeholder needs and value.

Skills

Backlog management

User stories

Stakeholder engagement

Vision and strategy

Sprint planning

Review and feedback

Market research

Decision making

Job description

• Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it reflects the needs and priorities of stakeholders.


• Clearly define user stories and acceptance criteria.


• Stakeholder Engagement:
  
  
  
  • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, gathering requirements and feedback.
  
  
  • Communicate the vision and goals of the product to the development team and stakeholders.
  
  
  
  


• Vision and Strategy:
  
  
  
  • Define and communicate the product vision and strategy to align the team’s efforts with business goals.
  
  
  • Ensure that the team understands the product goals and objectives.
  
  
  
  


• Sprint Planning:
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with the Scrum Master and development team during Sprint Planning to select items from the backlog for the upcoming sprint.
  
  
  • Ensure that the team has a clear understanding of the priorities and requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Review and Feedback:
  
  
  
  • Participate in Sprint Reviews to assess the work completed and provide feedback to the team.
  
  
  • Accept or reject completed work based on whether it meets the acceptance criteria.
  
  
  
  


• Market Research:
  
  
  
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform product decisions and prioritize features.
  
  
  
  


• Decision Making:
  
  
  
  • Make decisions regarding the product, including trade-offs between scope, budget, and time.
  
  
  • Balance the needs of various stakeholders while focusing on delivering value.
  
  
  
  


• Work closely with the development team to ensure a shared understanding of the product and its requirements.


• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication and feedback.