Job Description :
The role of Product Owner lead is multifaceted, encompassing strategic vision, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on product development management.
Their key responsibilities include :
- Strategic Planning : Product Leads executes product vision and strategy in collaboration with Product Management, aligning it with the company's goals and market opportunities.
- They create and maintain a product roadmap with product management, prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer needs, competitive analysis, and business impact.
- Cross-functional Leadership : They act as a bridge between different departments, including engineering, mechanical, hardware, marketing, services and sales.
- By fostering collaboration and communication, Product Leads ensure that all teams work towards the same objectives and that the product development process is cohesive and efficient.
- Product Development Oversight : They oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept and design to development, testing, and launch.
- This includes managing timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure the product is delivered on time and within scope.
- Customer Focus : Product Leads prioritize the customer experience, gathering and analyzing user feedback to continuously improve the product.
- They ensure the product solves real customer problems and delivers a compelling user experience.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting : They track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the product's success post-launch.
- This includes analyzing sales data, user engagement, and other relevant metrics to inform future product decisions and iterations.
- Stakeholder Management : Product Leads regularly communicate with stakeholders, including executives, investors, and customers, to provide updates on product progress, gather feedback, and align expectations.
- This role is based out of Bangalore location in FOS SW division.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
Define product vision and strategy : Establish and communicate the long-term direction and goals for the product.Develop and maintain product roadmaps : Create and update detailed plans outlining the product's development stages and timelines.Gather and prioritize customer requirements : Collect and assess customer needs to ensure the product meets user expectations.Oversee the product development lifecycle : Manage the process from initial concept to product launch and beyond.Collaborate with cross-functional teams : Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure cohesive product development.Manage product backlog and prioritization : Organize tasks and features to address the most critical elements first.Ensure product quality and usability : Implement testing and quality assurance practices to deliver a reliable and user-friendly product.Track and analyze product performance metrics : Monitor key indicators to assess the product's success and identify areas for improvement.Communicate product updates to stakeholders : Inform all relevant parties about progress, changes, and upcoming releases.Develop go-to-market strategies : Plan and execute strategies for launching the product effectively into the market.Drive continuous improvement and innovation : Foster a culture of ongoing enhancement and creativity in product development.Manage budgets and resources : Allocate and oversee financial and human resources to support product initiatives efficiently.Facilitate user feedback and testing sessions : Organize sessions to gather user insights and test the product for usability and functionality.Align product development with business goals : Ensure product initiatives support and advance the organization's Bachelors degree in electrical, power electronics, CS, Engineering, or a related field.Total 12-18 years of total experience.Minimum 5 years in Industrial Automation or Building Automation or Energy management or Renewables or Battery management systems with 5+ years of experience in product management or a related role.Experience with E2E system / product development and stakeholders management.Strong understanding of product lifecycles and development processes.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with market research and competitive analysis.Strong communication and leadership skills.Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams.Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.Certificate likes CSPO.(ref : iimjobs.com)