Product Owner

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I want to clarify the mandatory requirements that candidates must meet to be considered for shortlisting:

1. Direct Retail Product Management Experience: Candidates must have hands-on experience managing retail products, specifically with major retail companies such as Lowe’s, Walmart, Costco, or Sam’s Club.

2. Payment Systems Experience: Candidates should possess experience with payment systems in a retail context, demonstrating their ability to manage or integrate payment processes within retail products.

These criteria are essential to ensure that the selected candidate is well-equipped to meet the demands of the role.

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Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Product Owner to join our dynamic team in Bangalore. This role is crucial in defining the product vision and ensuring that our offerings meet customer needs and business goals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in retail product management and a strong understanding of payment systems, making them adept at navigating the complexities of product development in a retail context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate the product vision to stakeholders and the scrum team, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison between stakeholders, teams, and customers to gather feedback and present strategic product insights.

• Backlog Management: Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that all backlog items are aligned with the product roadmap and business objectives.

• Scrum Team Support: Collaborate with the scrum/product development team to facilitate smooth sprints and drive the team towards achieving sprint goals.

• Continuous Improvement: Monitor product performance post-release, adjusting and optimizing features based on user feedback and market demands.

Mandatory Skills:

• Experience:

• 6-8+ years of overall professional experience.

• Minimum of 2-3 years in a Product Management role within the retail sector.

• Retail & Payments Expertise:

• In-depth understanding of retail product management, preferably with experience from companies like Lowe’s, Walmart, Costco, or Sam’s Club.

• Familiarity with payment systems and their integration into retail products.

• Agile Methodologies:

• Proven expertise in Agile frameworks, particularly Scrum.

• Ability to apply various delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum) effectively.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficient in using Jira and Confluence for project management and collaboration.

• Strong analytical skills to assess product performance and make data-driven decisions.

• Communication & Leadership:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking organization where your contributions make a real impact.

• Opportunity to lead innovative product initiatives in the retail space.

• Collaborate with a talented team in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Immediate Joiners Preferred