Product Owner (Technical) IRC295403

Description

The Technical Product Owner (TPO) is the strategic engine driving the technical direction, prioritization, and delivery of complex products within our cross-functional automotive development environment. You will act as the primary technical bridge, ensuring that business objectives align perfectly with platform requirements and engineering realities.

This role is critical for navigating the complexities of modern vehicle systems, requiring close collaboration with engineering teams to lead governance forums (CCBs), manage backlogs, and ensure the seamless integration of features and issue resolutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Engineering.
• Automotive Industry Background (Mandatory)
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and product management practices.
• Technical Core: Proven background in one or more of the following:

  – Embedded Development: Experience with low-level software, microcontrollers, or real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  – Systems Engineering: Experience in requirement decomposition, V-Model development, and system integration.

• Experience managing product backlogs and prioritization processes.
• Strong technical understanding of platforms, applications, and system integrations.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar.

Job responsibilities

• Serve as the main technical point of contact for all product-related activities.
• Own and drive the technical direction, roadmap, and prioritization of the product.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog, including features, enhancements, and fault reports.
• Evaluate and prioritize incoming functional requests and intake activities.
• Lead Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and decision-making processes for the platform.
• Lead CCB meetings and technical decisions for applications and function teams.
• Coordinate with development teams to ensure alignment on priorities, scope, and delivery plans.
• Organize and facilitate Agile team ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and backlog refinement sessions.
• Ensure transparency of product status, risks, dependencies, and delivery progress.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance technical feasibility, business value, and customer needs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product development and delivery processes.

 

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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.