Product Owner

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:The ideal candidate has multiple years of experience with QA/IT/engineering and/or operating complex software systems supporting the maintenance and lifecycle of products and understands a range of customer use cases across industries. Y ou should be able to work under the guidance of PO lead with Product Managers to understand the product vision, goals, and high-level requirements and translate this information into detailed specifications and acceptance criteria for use by agile teams in implementing the desired functionalit y . The successful candidate should be able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and communicate e f fectively with a wide range of people, experience levels, and technical backgrounds. Brief Description of Duties and Key Results to be Achieved Work closely with PO lead and stakeholders in refining the product backlog in order to optimize the value of the product resulting from work of the Development T eam. Work with PO lead to link business strategies clearly to product objectives based on the long-term strategic plan of the organization and communicate to the stakeholders and development team. Manage the Product Backlog which involves clear expression of Product Backlog items and ensuring that the Development T eam understands them to the level needed, arrangement of the Product Backlog items to best achieve goals and missions, and guaranteeing that the Product Backlog is visible, transparent, and clear to all, showing what the Scrum T eam will work on next. Update the product backlog in response to changes in business direction and strategic initiatives. Work with QA leads to define testing strategy that is appropriate for project deliverables and timeline. Participate in regular Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Revie w , and Sprint Retrospective. W ork with assigned Agile teams during Program Increment planning and throughout the Program Increment to identify and refine user stories for implementation. Help define, refine, and provide feedback on process improvement initiatives. Keep abreast with Agile/Scrum best practices and new trends.Who You Are: Empathetic listener Strategic thinker Decisive and accountable Collaborative leader Curious and adaptable For This Role, You Will Need: E f fective oral and written communication and presentation skills (formal and informal settings) with scrum teams, scrum masters, product owners, upper management, key stakeholders, as well as other teams and departments in local and international settings. Strong situational leadership, influencing, and decision-making skills with ability to e f fectively manage ambiguities. Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and analytical skills. High degree of adaptabilit y Customer-centric, creative thinker with a vision and passion for qualit y . Able to learn and acquire knowledge of existing and new industry/project/product/domain within a short period. Able to define and refine processes as well as lead process improvement initiatives. Proficiency in MS O f fice products ( W ord, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Experience in using Azure DevOps, TFS, MTM, Jira, HP ALM, and similar tool sets. In-depth knowledge of Agile process and principles. Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Bachelo r ' s degree in Engineering or Computer Science. Total 8-10 years of professional experience. Preferably 1-2 years of track record in a Product Owner or Project Management role, or relevant involvement in successfully planning, managing, and delivering medium to large projects, systems, or programs. 4+ years of experience working with or within a technology division, with exposure to software product development and/or testing Strong knowledge of customer and user experience in technology products in process control/automation or related industries.Strong knowledge and experience as Product Owner with at least one certification from SAFe (preferred), Scrum.org, or Scrum AllianceGood to have knowledge of software quality life cycle. Demonstrate knowledge of agile processes and the Product Owne r ' s role through at least one of the following certifications: SAFe Certifications (strongly preferred over other certifications) Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Certified SAFe Agilist SAFe Program Consultant SAFe 4.0 or 4.5 experience/certifications are also preferred but earlier versions of SAFe are also acceptable Other certifications: Certified Scrum Product Owner (Scrum Alliance) Certified Advanced Product Owner (Scrum Alliance) Professional Scrum Product Owner I or II (Scrum.org) Strong knowledge of customer and user experience in Desktop and Web in different industries. Familiarity with Mobile or IIoT experience is a plus.Our Culture & Commitment to You:At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.ABOUT USWHY EMERSON Our Commitment to Our People At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together. 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