Finacle Product Engineer

Synechron; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron seeks a Product Owner to define the product vision and strategy, aligning with business goals. You will manage the backlog, guide development, and engage stakeholders to deliver valuable features.

You will work with engineering, design, and data science teams to launch and manage products, conduct market research, and ensure the product stays competitive in a fast-paced technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrable experience managing product lifecycles in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Soft skills: Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong understanding of customer experience and market dynamics. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong understanding of customer experience and market dynamics. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and updating the product backlog to reflect changing priorities.
• Conducting meetings with stakeholders to collect feedback and refine product features.
• Collaborating with the development team during sprint planning and reviews.
• Analyzing user feedback and market data to adjust product strategy.
• Craft clear user stories and acceptance criteria for the team.
• Conduct market analysis to stay ahead of industry trends.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Backlog management

User story creation

Market analysis

UX principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Backlog tracking tools

Burndown metrics

Velocity tracking

Sprint planning tools

Job description

Overall Responsibilities

As a Product Owner at our company, you will be responsible for defining and communicating the product vision and strategy, in alignment with the company's business goals. Your role will be pivotal in managing the product backlog, engaging with stakeholders, guiding the development process, and conducting market research to ensure our product stays competitive and meets the needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Vision: Articulate and champion the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Backlog Management: Effectively prioritize and maintain the product backlog, focusing on delivering the most valuable features and improvements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements, ensuring the product meets diverse needs.
• Development Oversight: Lead the development team through each iteration, making certain that the product evolves coherently with the established vision.
• User Stories: Craft clear and detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the development team.
• Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities through thorough market research.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in agile methodologies and understanding of software development cycles. Experience with tools for backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.
• Knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles and customer‑centric product development.
• Experience: A proven track record in product management or a similar role, preferably within a technology‑focused organization.
• Experience in working closely with engineering, design, and data science teams to launch and manage products.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Reviewing and updating the product backlog to reflect changing priorities.
• Conducting meetings with stakeholders to collect feedback and refine product features.
• Collaborating with the development team during sprint planning and reviews.
• Analyzing user feedback and market data to adjust product strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrable experience managing product lifecycles in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities. Strong understanding of customer experience and market dynamics. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams. Ability to think both strategically and tactically with a strong attention to detail.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate Application Notice

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry‑leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end‑to‑end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile‑first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.