Product Owner

Emapta Global; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage

Annual leave credits

Hybrid work setup

Training & upskilling (Emapta Academy)

Salary advance program

Gym access

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

Emapta is seeking a Product Owner to translate business priorities into a clear product backlog and guide agile teams across data management and analytics. You will influence product strategy, align stakeholders, and deliver scalable solutions while growing a global career with Emapta’s top talent community.

As a Product Owner, you will own backlog management, write clear user stories, and collaborate with DevOps, designers, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in stakeholder-facing roles with backlog ownership and delivery accountability.
• Experience in product discovery and collaborating with designers and users to refine products.
• Strong understanding of APIs, system integrations, and migrations; works well with DevOps teams.
• Experience in product development environments with Scrum/Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned with business goals.
• Manage roadmaps, scope, risks, and delivery timelines.
• Refine and prioritize the product backlog with actionable user stories.
• Collaborate with development teams to plan and execute timely releases.
• Engage stakeholders and translate feedback into product requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Product discovery

Agile / Scrum

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

APIs

System integrations

Backlog management

User stories

Job description

Smarter Digital Products for a More Connected Global Workforce

Great digital products begin with a clear vision and deliver measurable business value. As a Product Owner, you'll connect business priorities, customer insights, and Agile development to create scalable solutions across data management and analytics. Influence product strategy, lead cross-functional collaboration, and strengthen digital experiences while developing a long-term global career with Emapta's top 1% talent community.

Your Career at a Glance

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: Hybrid, Makati
• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift Schedule
• HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization
• Prime office location in Makati (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment; available to account holders with a minimum of 6 months of company tenure)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms in Ortigas and Makati, with a free physical fitness trainer
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks, including hotel and restaurant discounts and more
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• A total of 20 annual leave credits to use at your discretion, including 5 credits convertible to cash
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in stakeholder-facing roles, with accountability for backlog management, timely delivery, project success, and stakeholder and end-user satisfaction
• Experience in product discovery, including identifying product needs, collaborating with designers, supporting user testing, and refining products before development
• Strong technical understanding of system integrations, APIs, and migrations, with the ability to collaborate effectively with DevOps teams
• Experience in product development environments, with strong knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies
• Experience with consumer-facing digital products
• Demonstrated servant leadership skills, with the ability to foster an Agile mindset and promote cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Proactive, results-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and proven ability to deliver projects within defined scope, budget, and timelines
• Strong strategic thinking and product innovation skills, with the ability to identify opportunities aligned with customer needs, market demands, and business priorities
• Self-motivated approach with the ability to manage competing project priorities and maintain high-quality execution in fast-paced environments
• In-depth knowledge of Agile software development processes and principles, particularly in a Product Owner or similar role

Your Daily Tasks

Product Vision and Strategy Alignment

• Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned with business goals and overall organizational strategy.
• Ensure the product roadmap supports strategic objectives and business priorities.
• Develop and communicate product direction to align stakeholders, development teams, and business objectives.
• Translate business strategies, initiatives, user feedback, and insights into actionable development requirements and identify growth opportunities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage product roadmaps, budgets, scope, risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain a well-organized, refined, and prioritized product backlog.
• Develop clear, actionable user stories with defined acceptance criteria.
• Create and maintain development-ready backlogs that reflect business priorities and product requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to plan and execute timely product releases.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations.
• Evaluate conflicting stakeholder needs, negotiate priorities, and align decisions with business objectives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to provide regular updates on release timelines, product progress, and future development direction.

Customer-Centric Mindset

• Analyze customer insights, user feedback, and product data to support informed product decisions.
• Prioritize product features, enhancements, and defect resolutions to improve user experience and customer satisfaction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with development teams, designers, and quality assurance testers to deliver high-quality product features.
• Facilitate communication across departments to maintain alignment and delivery momentum.
• Partner with designers to ensure user experiences align with product goals and meet customer expectations.

Agile and Scrum Practices

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Lead Agile teams and facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Champion Agile principles and promote continuous process improvement.

Quality and Delivery Focus

• Ensure delivered products meet established quality standards and business requirements.
• Implement Agile practices to optimize product development, improve delivery efficiency, and support continuous process improvement.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive product roadmaps aligned with business priorities and market needs, including clearly defined milestones, releases, and feature delivery schedules.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and operational support tasks related to IT functions.
• Complete additional duties assigned by the Associate Manager, Manager, or other authorized company representatives as required.

Join Emapta, recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026. With a 50/50 gender ratio and a culture rooted in care and empathy, you'll feel valued from day one. We're committed to growing talent and setting you up for success.

Be part of a team that showcases Filipino excellence to the world. With over 30 offices across 11 countries and 1,200+ clients, you'll create real impact every day-whether you work from home or on-site. Our 100% virtual recruitment process makes it easy to get started.

At Emapta, you're not just joining a company-you're becoming part of a thriving community of 12,000+ professionals growing careers with purpose. And behind every partnership we build is a deep respect for people and the impact they make.

"We place integrity at the heart of everything we do and truly value the human experience. That's why, for clients, it's a profound and transformational process that gives them the opportunity to achieve the business growth they desire."