[15h Left] Lead- Product Owner-operations

Function Digital Information Technologies Pay Band M6 and above Role To drive digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing and operational functions by defining and delivering digital products aligned with business goals The Lead Product Owner PO - Operations acts as the strategic interface between business stakeholders and the digital development teams ensuring agile delivery of digital solutions that enhance efficiency visibility and innovation across manufacturing supply chain and operations A purpose driven role for you Digital Product Ownership Define and own the product vision roadmap and backlog for digital solutions supporting operations Manufacturing SCM Quality Plant Maintenance etc Stakeholder Collaboration Act as the primary liaison between business units IT teams and vendors to understand operational challenges and translate them into digital product requirements Agile Delivery Management Lead product development lifecycle using Agile methodology - sprint planning backlog grooming user story creation UAT and release planning Solution Design Collaborate with enterprise architects and solution leads to ensure alignment with overall digital strategy system architecture and IT security standards Process Optimization Identify areas for process improvement and digitization across manufacturing and operations functions drive initiatives to improve OEE reduce downtime and streamline workflows Change Management Facilitate user adoption through effective change management training and continuous feedback loops Vendor Partner Management Coordinate with technology partners and solution vendors for effective product delivery and support A Day in the life To drive digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing and operational functions by defining and delivering digital products aligned with business goals The Lead Product Owner PO - Operations acts as the strategic interface between business stakeholders and the digital development teams ensuring agile delivery of digital solutions that enhance efficiency visibility and innovation across manufacturing supply chain and operations Academic Qualification Experience Bachelor s degree in Engineering Mechanical Electrical or IT preferred MBA or PGDM in Operations Technology Management or equivalent is desirable 10-15 years of total experience with at least 5 years in a Product Owner or Digital Transformation role Proven experience working in manufacturing operations with a strong understanding of plant processes supply chain and production systems Hands-on experience managing digital products using Agile Scrum methodologies Experience in large-scale ERP SAP MES IIoT platforms or related smart manufacturing technologies Technical Skills Knowledge Proficient in Agile tools e g JIRA Confluence Azure DevOps Knowledge of manufacturing systems like MES SCADA PLCs CMMS etc Familiarity with SAP PP PM MM IIoT platforms e g PTC ThingWorx Siemens Mindsphere Understanding of data analytics AI ML applications in manufacturing Exposure to integration frameworks and APIs Basic knowledge of cybersecurity and data governance in operational systems Behavioural Skills Strategic thinking with a problem-solving mindset Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Excellent communication and presentation abilities Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic change-driven environment High ownership accountability and result orientation Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority What will it be like to work for Hero As the world s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 22 years Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators passionate about being the best in what they do You will become a part of India s proudest legacy a brand that is celebrated by 110 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction Hero is your place to be At Hero we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best Choose to be with the best choose to be your best About Hero Headquartered in New Delhi India is the world s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 22 consecutive years We are at the forefront of developing modern technologically superior and eco-friendly mobility solutions for its millions of customers around the world Hero MotoCorp has rapidly transformed into a true multinational organization with a presence in 47 countries across Asia Africa Latin America and the Middle East We have achieved the coveted milestone of 110 million cumulative production and sales since inception Aligned with its Vision Be the Future of Mobility Hero MotoCorp plans to achieve its next 100 million sales by 2030 We have a globally benchmarked manufacturing and Research Development R D ecosystem that is spread across global geographies Its R D facilities are located in India and Germany - the Centre of Innovation and Technology CIT at Jaipur India and the Tech Centre Germany TCG near Munich Hero MotoCorp s eight green manufacturing facilities are spread across India 6 Colombia 1 and Bangladesh 1 Hero MotoCorp is the pre-eminent leader in the Indian two-wheeler market It is the only motorcycle manufacturing company listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index In 2022 Hero MotoCorp launched a separate brand for emerging mobility solutions including Electric Vehicles EV - VIDA Powered by Hero VIDA has commenced sales of VIDA V1 - its first EV - in India and plans to launch the product in global markets We are one of the largest global corporate promoters of multiple sporting disciplines Hero is globally associated with golf football field hockey cricket and motorsports Hero MotoSports Team Rally is one of India s flag-bearers in global rally racing The iconic golfer Tiger Woods is Hero MotoCorp s Global Corporate Partner Read more Be with the best Be your best Catch-up on all our Recruitment assessments - 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