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Product Owner

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Wesco

Aug 27

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Product
  • Bangalore

Requirements

  • - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field, or equivalent, relevant work experience required.
  • - 6 or more years’ experience as a Product Owner with Agile facilitation background, working in an agile environment (e.g. user stories, iterative development, scrum teams, sprints, personas)
  • - Ability to write clear precise Scrum user stories for scrum teams
  • - Must have a bias for action and be comfortable in an ever changing or ambiguous environment
  • - Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks such as SAFe or Scrum@Scale
  • - Product Innovation, Design thinking and/or CX/UX experience is a plus
  • - Advanced Agile/ Scrum development background
  • - Familiarity in working in a SaaS environment
  • - PSM/PSPO OR SAFe POPM certifications preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop and explicitly communicate the Product Goal
  • Manage and maintain a transparent product backlog, re-evaluate customer product needs and continually balance priorities of the product across maintenance and strategic initiatives
  • Review product features as they are developed, providing feedback and guidance
  • Participate as a member of the Agile Team, attend Scrum Events, and is responsible for defining epics and stories including Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done
  • Interact with a diverse set of stakeholders, including Senior Management, business and technology teams, customers, suppliers, and external partners
  • Represent the needs of many stakeholders in the Product Backlog and work directly with delivery teams as the voice of the customer
  • Drive cohesion across the team but focus efforts on the desired features, while ensuring that each team member is able to contribute to the product’s goals
  • Provide clear direction and flexibility when priorities change based on user needs and requirements
  • Participate in Agile SDLC activities, including planning, refinement, stand-ups and retrospectives. Provide support to manage iteration planning and refinement of user stories. Spotlight inter-dependencies among cross-product development teams to ensure seamless delivery
  • Collaborate with other POs, and Product Executives to ensure the vision of the product is being met and that the product backlog is aligned with the program backlog
  • Coordinate closely with the Product Executive to ensure alignment with the Outcome Based Product Roadmap and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
  • Serve as a thought leader for a specific business and technology team and assist other leaders with the delegation of work assignments
  • Embody the Scrum Values: Openness, Respect, Courage, Commitment and Focus
  • Be “The Ideal Team Member” – Hungry, Humble, and Smart

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Product Owner?

The main responsibility of a Product Owner is to maximize the value of the product and the work of the Delivery Team by clearly expressing Product Backlog items and prioritizing them to achieve goals and missions.

What qualifications are required for the Product Owner position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, along with 6 or more years of experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment is required.

Is Agile experience necessary for this role?

Yes, 6 or more years of experience working in Agile environments, including knowledge of user stories, iterative development, and Scrum teams, is necessary for this role.

What certifications are preferred for this position?

PSM/PSPO or SAFe POPM certifications are preferred for this position.

Will I be interacting with stakeholders in this role?

Yes, as a Product Owner, you will interact with a diverse set of stakeholders, including Senior Management, business and technology teams, customers, suppliers, and external partners.

What type of work environment does the Product Owner position require?

The position requires a bias for action and comfort in an ever-changing or ambiguous environment, supporting a collaborative Agile work culture.

Are there opportunities for collaboration with other Product Owners?

Yes, you will collaborate with other Product Owners and Product Executives to ensure the vision of the product is met and that the product backlog is aligned with the program backlog.

What Agile practices will I participate in?

You will participate in Agile SDLC activities, including planning, refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Is familiarity with SaaS environments important for this role?

Yes, familiarity with working in a SaaS environment is an important aspect of the Product Owner role.

How important are Scrum Values in this position?

Embodying the Scrum Values of Openness, Respect, Courage, Commitment, and Focus is essential for the role of Product Owner.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With millions of products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company.