Product Owner

Asticom Technology Inc; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Statutory Government Benefits (SSS, Ph

13th Month Pay

Comprehensive HMO / Medical Insurance

Paid Leaves (Vacation, Sick, SIL)

Holiday Pay Premiums

Hybrid / Flexible Work Setup

Job summary

Asticom Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Product Owner to drive product discovery, roadmap planning, and feature execution in Metro Manila.

You will bridge business strategy and technical delivery, own the backlog, write user stories, and collaborate across business, development, sales, marketing, and support teams. Agile/Scrum ceremonies and data-driven improvements are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field (MBA is an advantage).
• 5–10 years of professional experience in product ownership or product management.
• Experience in FinTech, technology, financial services, or eCommerce industries preferred.
• Based in or willing to work in Metro Manila.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision aligned with business goals.
• Develop and maintain the product roadmap, including key features, initiatives, and milestones.
• Own, manage, refine, and prioritize the product backlog.
• Create and refine user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with business, development, sales, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Participate and provide direction during Agile/Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Drive continuous product improvements based on customer needs and business objectives.
• Prepare business cases and justifications for new product features and initiatives.
• Monitor product performance through analytics, user engagement, adoption, revenue, and key metrics.
• Communicate product priorities, progress, and updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Product Management & Roadmap Planning

Agile / Scrum Methodology

Product Backlog Management

User Story Writing & Acceptance

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis & Visualization

Market Research

Critical Thinking

Design Thinking & Systems Thinking

Communication & Presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/Industrial Eng/Business Admin

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead product discovery, roadmap planning, and feature execution. You will bridge business strategy and technical execution to deliver scalable solutions aligned with key company goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the product vision aligned with business goals.
• Develop and maintain the product roadmap, including key features, initiatives, and milestones.
• Own, manage, refine, and prioritize the product backlog.
• Create and refine user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with business, development, sales, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Participate and provide direction during Agile/Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Drive continuous product improvements based on customer needs and business objectives.
• Prepare business cases and justifications for new product features and initiatives.
• Monitor product performance through analytics, user engagement, adoption, revenue, and key metrics.
• Communicate product priorities, progress, and updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (MBA is an advantage).
• 5–10 years of professional experience in product ownership or product management.
• Experience in FinTech, Technology, Financial Services, or eCommerce industries is preferred.
• Based in or willing to work in Metro Manila.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Product Management & Product Roadmap Planning
• Agile / Scrum Methodology
• Product Backlog Management, User Story Writing & Acceptance Criteria
• Stakeholder Management & Business Analysis
• Design Thinking & Systems Thinking
• Data Analysis & Information Visualization
• Market Research & Business Risk Management
• Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, & Facilitation Skills
• Strong Communication and Presentation Skills

Key Deliverables:

• Product Roadmap
• Prioritized Product Backlog
• User Stories with Acceptance Criteria
• Business Case / Justification
• Product Analytics & Performance Reports

Perks & Benefits:

• Statutory Government Benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)
• Mandatory 13th Month Pay
• Comprehensive HMO / Medical Insurance upon regularization
• Paid Leaves (Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, SIL, and Statutory Leaves)
• Holiday Pay Premiums
• Hybrid / Flexible Work Setup