Product Owner, WM Core Platform

Standard Chartered Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Product Owner who will take full accountability for delivering the product roadmap and foster collaboration within agile squads. The role includes managing the product backlog, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and maintaining transparency in communication. The ideal candidate will champion value-driven delivery while managing risks and compliance with governance frameworks. This position offers the opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage product backlog by prioritizing features based on feedback and trends.
• Foster continuous improvement and collaboration within agile teams.
• Ensure transparent communication of progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Lead coordination across multiple squads for strategic initiatives.

Job description

Product Owner (PO) Specific Responsibilities:

• Take full accountability for delivering the product roadmap in accordance with the business plan and quality performance metrics, ensuring measurable contribution to organizational goals.
• Manage and continuously refine the product backlog with clarity and precision, prioritizing features and enhancements based on stakeholder feedback, business value, and market trends.
• Champion value-driven product delivery by fostering an environment of continuous improvement, soliciting and integrating feedback from customers, subject matter experts, and cross‑functional stakeholders effectively.
• Maintain transparency through regular communication of progress, identifying potential blockers, dependencies, and risks in backlog items to facilitate proactive resolution.
• Commit to being an integral core member of one or more agile squads, providing dedicated leadership and fostering a high‑performing, psychologically safe team culture.
• Advocate for client and stakeholder voices within the delivery process to ensure outcomes fully align with user needs and business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Scrum Masters, technical leads, and other squad members to build empowered teams that embrace agility and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and assurance standards, including New Ways of Working Standards (nWOWS) and Corporate Governance Policies (CGP).
• Oversee the comprehensive management of Process Change, Operational, and Delivery Risks related to product backlogs, adhering strictly to organizational risk protocols.
• Lead and coordinate efforts across multiple squads, ranging from 1 to 5 teams, to drive cohesive and efficient delivery of strategic initiatives.

Strategic Leadership:

• Manage and monitor the execution of approved transformation initiatives, aligning with the broader organizational transformation agenda and ensuring timely delivery of outcomes.
• Contribute to defining the Core Wealth Platform's strategic direction and roadmap, ensuring alignment with overarching business strategies and investment priorities.
• Partner with Wealth Management (WM) Hive leads to facilitate seamless project implementation across multiple geographies, promoting consistent and scalable delivery models.

Business Collaboration:

• Establish and maintain robust stakeholder relationships across WM Business units, COO/Operations, Technology & Innovation, Risk & Compliance, and Group Internal Audit to synchronize efforts and support tribe‑wide deliverables.
• Ensure comprehensive representation of all relevant stakeholder groups within delivery forums, fostering transparent communication and collaboration.
• Effectively elevate and communicate progress and challenges to key leadership roles, including Cluster Lead, Hive Lead, Hive Tech Lead, and Chief Product Owner, to enable informed decision‑making and timely interventions.