Software Product Owner

Assa Abloy Entrance Systems Belux NV; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group in Mexico is seeking a proactive Software Product Owner to drive feature delivery within an Agile Scrum environment. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering teams, UX designers, and QA to define requirements, prioritize backlog items, and drive continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Senior Manager - Product & Design Management, and you will use Jira and Confluence to manage backlogs, write user stories and acceptance criteria, and help refine the

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science and Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar in a software environment.
• Understanding of software development principles and best practices.
• Ability to work independently with self-motivation.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, CSPO).
• Familiarity with product management tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Fluent in English (reading and writing).

Responsibilities

• Support the creation, maintenance, and prioritization of the product backlog.
• Write and update user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements.
• Assist in backlog refinement sessions to ensure stories are ready for development.
• Track feature progress and backlog status in Jira.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business processes and requirements.
• Document business needs and functional specs in Confluence.
• Assist with analyzing customer feedback and enhancement requests.
• Maintain clear product documentation in Confluence.
• Create meeting notes, process docs, release notes, and decision logs.
• Build understanding of business processes and technical solutions.
• Contribute to a collaborative, customer-focused team culture.

Skills

Product Owner experience

Agile methodologies

English proficiency

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science and Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

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Our vision is what gives us direction and what we want to achieve as an organization: To be the global leader in providing innovative access solutions that help people feel safe and secure so that they can experience a more open world.

Our mission describes our role as a company, our reason for being and how we aim to serve our key stakeholders:

• Build sustainable shareholder value
• Provide added value to our customers, partners and end-users
• Be a world-leading organization where people succeed
• Conduct business in an ethical, compliant and sustainable way

Our core values and beliefs are the backbone of our behavior, towards each other and in relationships with external stakeholders:

• Empowerment - We have trust in people
• Innovation - We have the courage to change
• Integrity - We stand up for what’s right

Position summary -We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Software Product Owner to drive product feature delivery within an Agile Scrum environment. The Product Owner will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, UX designers, and QA engineers to define product requirements, prioritize backlog items,and driving continuous improvement.

Reports TO – Senior Manager - Product & Design Management

TEAM STRUCTURE – Report Senior Manager - Product & Design Management who reports to SVP and Head of Product Innovation GSR, has other PO as peers, belong innovation team, internally work close to developing team, externally product marketing team from different regions,, etc.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES - (Using e.g. bullet points, identify the detailed aspects and specific responsibilities of the role. Break down all day-to-day activities, including any details about software they may need to use and KPIs they will need to consider)

• Support the creation, maintenance, and prioritization of the product backlog.
• Write and update user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements.
• Assist in backlog refinement sessions to ensure stories are ready for development.
• Track feature progress and maintain accurate backlog status in Jira.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business processes and requirements.
• Document business needs and functional specifications in Confluence.
• Assist with analyzing customer feedback and enhancement requests.
• Maintain clear and organized product documentation in Confluence.
• Create meeting notes, process documentation, release notes, and decision logs.
• Build understanding of both business processes and technical solutions.
• Contribute to a collaborative and customer-focused team culture.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS (Explain the parameters of the role responsibilities. Expectations could refer to measurable elements - like timeframes, growth or goals)

• Produce clear, concise, and testable user stories with minimal guidance.
• Keep backlog information accurate and up to date.
• Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders.
• Learn the product domain and become a trusted contributor within the team.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and knowledge sharing through Confluence.
• Continuously improve product management, business analysis, and Agile skills.
• Stay informed about industry trends and product management best practices

Selection criteria, Relevant Knowledge, and competencies –(For the role, specify relevant knowledge, competencies and experience that is needed, e.g: Educational background, technical skills, technological knowledge -details of relevant experience,-skills required for the role,-most relevant leadership dimensions)

Must Have:

Bachelor's or above degree in Science and Engineering, or a related field.

1+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role in a software development environment.

Understanding of software development principles, methodologies, and best practices.

Ability to work independently and autonomously, with strong self-motivation and initiative.

Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, CSPO, etc.).

Familiarity with product management tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).

Fluent in English for both reading and writing

Preferred to have:

Experience with IOT industry

International experience preferred

Required competencies and soft skills

Agile working methods，Communication skills, Result orientation, continuous improvement.

Additional Information: None

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.