Lead Product Owner

SVEN - The Digital 1st Agency; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

SVEN - The Digital 1st Agency in Manila is seeking a Technical Project Scoping & Coordination professional to drive project success. You will gather client requirements, document user stories, define acceptance criteria, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery.

You will work with Scrum Masters, manage client communications, and help maintain knowledge bases. A track record in business analysis and project coordination, plus willingness to work on-site, is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5 years in business/system analysis, product owner, or related field.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
• Proven track record in leading and delivering projects.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work on-site if required.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather client requirements and document User Stories.
• Define User Acceptance Criteria.
• Coordinate with teams to cascade requirements and changes to production.
• Lead project kickoff and resource assignment.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and clients.
• Coordinate with Scrum Master to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Coordinate with clients for content/data collection and design approvals.
• Update Knowledge Base System with project information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Project delivery

Influencing others

On-site willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Management

Job description

TECHNICAL PROJECT SCOPING & COORDINATION

• Gathers client requirements for any development/technical projects
• Documents the User Requirements (as User Stories) and defines the User Acceptance Criteria
• Works with key stakeholders to prioritize tasks and tickets
• Properly cascades the requirement, and any other changes thereafter, to the different internal teams for production
• Spearheads project kickoff to ensure proper cascade and assignment of resources
• Provide clear and regular updates on projects to internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinates with the Scrum Master to ensure the timely and successful delivery of projects.
• Coordinates with the client for content/data collection for the project as well as creative/design approval
• Coordinates with the creative team for UI/UX changes
• Updates the Knowledge Base System for any updates about the project for proper documentation

SOFTWARE TESTING AND CLIENT ACCEPTANCE

• Checks software readiness by ensuring that the user acceptance criteria is met
• Conducts user acceptance tests with the client
• Ensures that product delivery is complete, and within scope

TECH INSIGHTS

• Works with the accounts team for pitches and new requirements
• Seeks out data-driven trends and identifies key consumer insights to shape technical strategy
• Constantly strives to deepen understanding of new technologies to stay attuned to what’s new and what’s possible
• Understand different platforms to discern advantages and limitations

CLIENT SERVICING AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Build and manage long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients through exceptional service on day-to-day basis

REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, management, or other related fields.
• At least 5 years experience in business/system analysis, product owner, or a related field.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• A track record of following through on commitments.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience leading and developing top performing teams.
• A history of leading and supporting successful projects.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Candidates must be willing to work on-site if required, but will otherwise have the flexibility to work from anywhere

BENEFITS

• Immerse in a supportive atmosphere with uplifting mentors and teams.
• Vibe with us through monthly employee programs and events
• Get recognized for your hustle – we celebrate wins

DIGITAL WORK MADE REFRESHING FOR YOU

Digital isn’t the easiest industry to be part of — it’s always on and always evolving. The client pressure is real, but with the right support and programs in place, you’ll know you’ve got it — and we gotchu too as part of one of only two agencies in the Philippines certified as a Great Place to Work.

BEST SUPPORT FAM

• Immerse in a supportive atmosphere with uplifting mentors and teams.
• Vibe with us through monthly employee programs and events
• Get recognized for your hustle – we celebrate wins

DIGITAL 1ST PRODUCTIVITY

• Level up on efficiency through Digital 1st equipment, tools, and systems.
• Boost your skills with in-house learning programs and company-sponsored training.
• Stay agile by adhering to SCRUM and Agile methodologies and rituals

FULFILLING BREAKTHROUGHS

• Own your career path with regular appraisals and growth opportunities.
• Rotate through diverse projects, gaining exposure to different languages, frameworks, and platforms.
• Use your leaves in any way you like – for catching up, pursuing your passions, or contributing to the community.
• Stay healthy and secured with HMO and life insurance, plus all-around support from different experts on mental health, nutrition, finances, and more.