2 October 2024

Are you passionate about driving innovation, creating cutting-edge solutions, and influencing the future of banking technology? We are hiring a Product Owner, in this role you will play a crucial part in delivering world-class digital products that elevate customer experience and business efficiency.

Mandatory Skill(s)

  • At least 2 years of experience in a Product Owner or similar role, ideally in financial services or banking;
  • Strong experience with UAT management and test strategy development;
  • Proven track record of delivering products in an Agile/Scrum environment;
  • Experience providing UAT sign-off against agreed exit criteria and tracking open items during UAT;
  • Ability to create comprehensive release plans with detailed UAT and test strategy components;
  • Strong experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and test management tools;
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and manage multiple stakeholders;
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions;
  • Attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions on time;

Desirable Skill(s)

  • Certifications like Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or PMI-ACP;
  • Familiarity with UX/UI best practices and how they impact product development;

Responsibilities

  • Define and communicate the product vision and strategy to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and objectives;
  • Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring user stories and requirements are well-documented and aligned with the development team's sprint goals;
  • Lead the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase, ensuring that UAT signoff is obtained against the agreed exit criteria;
  • Collaborate with QA teams to define UAT plans and ensure they align with business requirements;
  • Track and manage open items during UAT and ensure timely resolution before release;
  • Develop and manage a comprehensive test strategy in coordination with QA teams;
  • Ensure that all functional and non-functional testing is completed, and any issues are tracked and addressed;
  • Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring that their feedback is incorporated and that they are regularly updated on product progress;
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives;
  • Work closely with the Scrum Master to create a release plan that includes detailed information on UAT timelines, test strategies, and deployment steps;
  • Define product success metrics (KPIs) and track the performance of new features post-launch;

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Kiran Kumar Pandity at kiran.kp@sciente.com quoting the job title.

Kiran Kumar Pandity
Team Lead – Technology Recruitment, (APAC)
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