The mission for the Epic owner is to cross-functionally support the Vehicle/Technology stream deliveries of verified & validated components, systems & functions (HW/SW), according to agreed Epic description and acceptance criteria

This means that the Epic owner:

- manage interfaces with other Vehicle/Technology streams, sub-streams and teams
- coordinates the cross-functional GTX deliverables

Responsibilities

- detect and propose improvement of the epic description based on the roadmap – balance with responsibility of Product Manager/ Product Owner
- ensure the complete product delivery according to the epic description
- plan the right sequence of milestones and align these milestones with concerned parties cross-functionally, including related Epics and IB (Intro Block) milestones
- facilitate Epic breakdowns into a sequence of capabilities meeting the milestones
- synchronize capabilities to secure that milestones are met and escalate when needed with the product owners
- support and communicate across organizational boundaries, in order to safeguard the complete Epic delivery

Experience

- 10 to 13 yrs of experience in project management
- Experience for coordinating portfolio epics through the portfolio Kanban system.
- Experience on developing business case and, when approved, work directly with the key stakeholders on the selected Agile Release Train to help realize the implementation
- Experience of agile methods such as SCRUM, KANBAN, Secure framework
- Experience in SW project lifecycle development and Project Management

Knowledge

- Overall understanding of the EE system of a vehicle
- Knowledge of Agile way of working




- Working with stakeholders and subject matter experts to define an epic using the 'epic hypothesis statement'
- Working with internal teams and external Suppliers to develop cost estimates used in Participatory Budgeting
- Working with internal teams to size the epic and provide input for economic prioritization based on Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF), the Lean business case.

Competencies

- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Being resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
- Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Personal attributes

- Organized - Structured with attention to details and has the ability to manage several topics simultaneously.
- Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Takes ownership of own area and deliveries and thereby take accountability as well to be a team player and put the group/team first
- Can do-attitude and being resilient – Not afraid of trying. Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

📌 Specialist Epic Owner (Bengaluru)
🏢 Volvo Group India Private
📍 Bengaluru