Product Owner IRC265612

Description

Product Owner
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Owner to join our development team. In this role, you will serve as the critical bridge between Engineering and the business—owning the product backlog, translating technical initiatives into clear user stories, and ensuring smooth and predictable delivery of product enhancements. Your work will directly impact product success and customer satisfaction as you drive execution, support Agile ceremonies, and keep stakeholders informed on release progress.

 

Qualifications
Required
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role in a software development environment
• Hands-on, day-to-day experience using Jira to manage product backlogs and sprints for an engineering team
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum
• Proven ability to break down initiatives into well-structured epics and user stories
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable requirements
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Comfortable working closely with technical teams and understanding engineering constraints
Preferred
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification
• Experience in SaaS software development
• Familiarity with technical architecture, APIs, or platform-level product components
• Experience working with globally distributed development teams

 

Requirements

Product Owner
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Owner to join our development team. In this role, you will serve as the critical bridge between Engineering and the business—owning the product backlog, translating technical initiatives into clear user stories, and ensuring smooth and predictable delivery of product enhancements. Your work will directly impact product success and customer satisfaction as you drive execution, support Agile ceremonies, and keep stakeholders informed on release progress.

 

Qualifications
Required
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role in a software development environment
• Hands-on, day-to-day experience using Jira to manage product backlogs and sprints for an engineering team
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum
• Proven ability to break down initiatives into well-structured epics and user stories
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable requirements
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Comfortable working closely with technical teams and understanding engineering constraints
Preferred
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification
• Experience in SaaS software development
• Familiarity with technical architecture, APIs, or platform-level product components
• Experience working with globally distributed development teams

 

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Requirements Management
• Break down product initiatives and technical requirements into epics and user stories
• Define clear and testable acceptance criteria for all user stories
• Prioritize requirements based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility
• Collaborate closely with Engineering to align on implementation details and sequencing
• Document business rules, edge cases, and technical dependencies as needed
• Manage requirements traceability and change processes
• Ensure delivered functionality meets documented requirements and stakeholder expectations
Agile Process & Execution
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager in sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Maintain and prioritize a clear, well-organized product backlog using Jira
• Manage the sprint backlog and ensure the team has a steady flow of actionable work
• Monitor sprint velocity and adjust scope to support consistent delivery
• Facilitate daily stand-ups and help remove blockers
• Facilitate decision-making when implementation approaches conflict
• Participate in bug triage sessions and prioritize defects based on customer impact, severity, and business risk
• Work closely with program management to track and communicate development progress and upcoming release plans
• Review test cases to confirm alignment with acceptance criteria
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with the Product Manager to ensure sprint-level priorities align with the broader product roadmap
• Coordinate with customer-facing teams to gather and incorporate feedback when needed
• Collaborate with Technical Writers to support the creation of documentation
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communication regarding releases
• Support release readiness and coordination with cross-functional teams
Delivery Impact & Metrics
• Track success metrics for delivered features, in partnership with Product Management
• Use data and feedback to inform iteration and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.