Description : Position Overview
We are seeking a Product Owner cum Scrum Master who will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business requirements and technical execution. This role demands strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and strong coordination across hardware, software, and app development teams.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving product delivery, defining the "what" and "why" of features, and ensuring agile teams are aligned, efficient, and outcome-focused without directly engaging in coding or design.
Product Ownership :
- Gather, analyse, and translate business requirements into clear technical deliverables.
- Define product vision, roadmap, and milestones aligned with company goals.
- Collaborate closely with Hardware, Firmware, and App Development teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
- Evaluate feature feasibility and prioritize tasks based on impact, urgency, and resource availability.
- Ensure that solutions are aligned with business strategy and customer expectations.
- Own the backlog and ensure requirements are clearly communicated, refined, and understood by all teams.
Scrum Master Responsibilities :
Lead agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Ensure agile practices are implemented effectively to maximize productivity and transparency.Identify bottlenecks, risks, and dependencies; proactively resolve issues.Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams and remove obstacles that hinder progress.Track sprint progress and report outcomes to R&D leadership and stakeholders.Strategic & Coordination Role :
Serve as the central point of contact between business stakeholders and technical teams.Create alignment on who does what across different technical domains.Monitor progress, quality, and adherence to timelines across hardware, firmware, and software projects.Provide strategic insights and recommendations for product improvement and process optimization.Evaluate team performance and identify areas for continuous improvement in delivery and collaboration.Required Skills & Experience :
Bachelors / Masters in Electronics, Electrical, or related Engineering.8 - 14 years of experience in embedded product development, with at least 3 years in project or program management.Strong understanding of embedded systems, firmware, and hardware integration.Hands-on experience with Agile tools (JIRA, MS Project, Confluence).Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary R&D teams and manage delivery timelines.Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.PMP / PRINCE2 / Scrum Master certification preferred.(ref : hirist.tech)