nCircle Tech
Product Owner - Warehouse Management & Manufacturing - (RA)
Product Owner for a warehouse management & manufacturing product: owns and prioritizes the backlog, writes user stories with acceptance criteria, engages stakeholders, and works daily with an agile development team. Requires 10+ years in product development, Agile/Scrum expertise, and deep WMS and manufacturing domain knowledge.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Haveli, India
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Product
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10+ years progressive experience in product development, with at least 5-7 years as a Product Owner in an agile environment
- Proven hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and deep understanding of the Product Owner role
- Deep, hands-on expertise with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and warehouse operations (inventory, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, material flow)
- Strong understanding of the manufacturing industry, production processes, and supply chain dynamics
- Technical acumen to engage in technical discussions and make informed decisions about implementation and trade-offs
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences
- Passion for product development, problem-solving, and continuous learning
- Strategic thinking and effective backlog management to deliver measurable results
- Demonstrated stakeholder management across cross-functional teams and external partners
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related technical field
Nice to have
- Direct hands-on experience in a manufacturing company or building solutions for the manufacturing sector
- Master's degree or MBA
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar certification
Full description
- Own and Prioritize the Product Backlog: Be the ultimate owner of your product backlog, meticulously defining, refining, and prioritizing user stories, features, and epics to maximize business value and align with the product strategy.
- Translate Vision into Action: Work closely with the Technical Product Manager (or Product Manager) to understand the overall product vision and strategy, breaking it down into actionable, well-defined requirements for the development team.
- Craft Clear User Stories: Write clear, concise, and testable user stories with detailed acceptance criteria, ensuring the development team has a complete understanding of what needs to be built.
- Engage with Stakeholders: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders (customers, sales, support, internal business units) regarding the product backlog, managing expectations and ensuring their needs are represented.
- Collaborate with the Development Team: Work daily with your agile development team, participating in all agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives), answering questions, and providing clarification.
- Accept Completed Work: Review and accept completed user stories, ensuring they meet the defined acceptance criteria and contribute to the overall product quality and user experience.
- Deep Dive into User Needs: Continuously gather and analyze user feedback, market trends, and competitive insights to inform backlog prioritization and ensure the product remains relevant and valuable.
- Become a Domain Expert: Maintain a deep understanding of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and technological advancements in warehouse management, logistics, and manufacturing.
- Facilitate Communication: Ensure seamless communication and transparency between the development team, stakeholders, and other product functions.
Requirements
- Experience (10+ Years): A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in product development, with at least 5-7 years specifically as a Product Owner in an agile environment.
- Agile Expertise: Proven hands-on experience applying Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and a deep understanding of the Product Owner role within these frameworks.
- Warehouse Management Expertise: Deep, hands-on expertise with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and a comprehensive understanding of warehouse operations, including inventory management, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and material flow.