Product Owner

JOB TITLE: Product Owner - Collections and Credit Portal

LOCATION: Bangalore, India

ABOUT UNILEVER:
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MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
As a Product Owner for Collections and Credit Portal, you will play a crucial role in driving the development and enhancement of our organization's collections and credit management solutions. You will collaborate with market and cross-functional teams, including engineers, data analysts, and stakeholders, to deliver effective and efficient collections and credit strategies that align with business goals. Your role will involve gathering requirements, defining product roadmaps, and ensuring successful implementation of the Collections and Credit Portal.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Product Strategy:

- Develop a deep understanding of the collections and credit management landscape, including industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends.
- Define the product vision and strategy for the Collections and Credit Portal, aligning it with business objectives and customer needs.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and optimization in collections and credit management processes.

Product Planning and Roadmapping:

- Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders and analysts, to gather requirements and translate them into clear product features and user stories.
- Create and maintain a prioritized product backlog, ensuring that it aligns with the product vision and business goals.
- Develop and communicate the product roadmap, highlighting key milestones and deliverables.

Agile Development and Execution:

- Work closely with engineering teams and other stakeholders to ensure successful product development and timely delivery.
- Provide clear and actionable direction to the development team, including defining acceptance criteria and resolving any issues or blockers.
- Conduct regular product demos and gather feedback to iterate and improve the Collections and Credit Portal.

Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including collections managers, credit analysts, and compliance teams, to understand their needs and incorporate them into the product roadmap.
- Communicate product updates, progress, and timelines effectively to stakeholders and se