Product Owner - SY

TOSS-EX PR PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Product Owner to bridge product vision and execution. This role involves managing the product backlog, leading sprint execution, and serving as a liaison between stakeholders and engineering teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software product development, strong Agile/Scrum expertise, and excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts. Join us to drive innovation in quantum-resistant cryptography.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in software product development.
• Strong experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the product backlog across all the platform modules.
• Serve as the voice of the customer, translating user needs into actionable requirements.
• Lead sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills

Backlog management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

User story definition

Sprint execution

Tools

Backlog management tools

Job description

KEY FOCUS : Backlog management, sprint execution, stakeholder liaison.

Department:Product Engineering
Location:Singapore

About the Role

The Product Owner serves as the bridge between the product vision and its execution, focusing on day-to-day delivery of the Platform. You will work closely with engineering teams across the product streams to ensure we deliver a world-class platform that helps enterprises migrate to quantum-resistant cryptography.

Key Responsibilities

Backlog Management & Prioritization

• Own and maintain the product backlog across all the platform modules
• Define, prioritize, and refine user stories with clear acceptance criteria
• Make trade-off decisions to maximize product value within sprint constraints
• Ensure alignment between backlog priorities and product roadmap milestones

Stakeholder & Customer Liaison

• Serve as the voice of the customer, translating user needs into actionable requirements
• Gather and synthesize feedback from pilot customers (Singapore financial institutions)
• Collaborate with the Product Manager on feature prioritization based on market and regulatory requirements (MAS Advisory, NIST FIPS standards)
• Interface with the research team to integrate research deliverables into product features

Sprint Execution & Delivery

• Lead sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Work daily with engineering teams to clarify requirements and remove blockers
• Ensure features meet Definition of Done and acceptance criteria before release
• Coordinate with QA Engineers to validate delivered functionality

Release Planning

• Plan and coordinate product releases across development teams
• Define release scope, feature sets, and go/no-go criteria
• Manage release documentation and stakeholder communication
• Track velocity and adjust release plans based on team capacity

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role in software product development
• Strong experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Background in enterprise software, cybersecurity, or financial services technology
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders
• Experience with backlog management tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent
• Experience with Identity & Access Management (IAM) or security products
• Understanding of cryptography concepts and regulatory compliance (MAS, NIST)
• Knowledge of banking/financial services domain