IT Product Owner

Our client, a leader in tech-enabled business solutions, is seeking a Product Owner to drive the development of enterprise-grade software products. This role acts as the critical bridge between global business stakeholders and engineering teams, transforming high-level business objectives into scalable technical solutions. The ideal candidate is a high-performing professional with a strong technical foundation and the ability to manage complex product backlogs in an iterative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Discovery & Strategy

• Requirements Engineering: Lead discovery sessions to collect, analyze, and document complex business requirements, ensuring alignment between global product managers and operational stakeholders.
• Solution Design: Identify business pain points and propose comprehensive end-to-end solutions, including workflow design, prototyping/wireframing, and strategic prioritization.
• Backlog Management: Own and manage the product backlog, translating high-level business needs into detailed epics and user stories with clear, measurable acceptance criteria.

Technical Partnership & Delivery

• Feasibility & Trade-offs: Partner with architects and engineers to perform technical feasibility analyses, define system dependencies, and make informed trade-offs regarding scope, time, and quality.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Synchronize delivery across diverse workstreams (Frontend, Backend, Data, QA, DevOps, and UI/UX) while proactively managing changes and risks.
• Agile Leadership: Facilitate sprint grooming sessions and lead Agile ceremonies (Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives) to ensure team alignment and drive successful outcomes.

Quality Assurance & Launch Excellence

• Release Management: Support testing and release readiness through UAT coordination, defect triage, and the preparation of comprehensive release notes.
• Success Metrics: Track delivery outcomes and product performance using data-driven metrics to continuously improve process efficiency and product quality.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Professional Tenure: Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Business Analysis, or IT/Enterprise System Consulting.
• Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of web applications and system integration fundamentals (APIs, databases, data flows, and authentication).

Technical & Soft Skills

• Communication: Exceptional English proficiency with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical business leaders.
• Agile Proficiency: Deep familiarity with Agile principles and iterative delivery environments.
• Tooling: Proficiency in Jira/Confluence, Figma, and technical documentation tools like Postman or Swagger.
• Learning Agility: Highly self-driven with the ability to quickly master new domains, products, and emerging technical concepts.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Advanced Tech: Experience with AI/ML products, OCR/data extraction, or automated document processing workflows.
• Industry Knowledge: Background in Insurance, Fintech, or the Enterprise SaaS domain.
• Data Skills: Familiarity with SQL or BI tools and a strong aptitude for metrics design.

Location & Context

This role is part of a global collaborative environment, requiring daily interaction with international stakeholders and technical teams across multiple time zones.