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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Owner / Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in managing product development and leading agile teams. This role requires a strategic thinker who can design and implement effective business processes, conduct thorough analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

· Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is clearly defined, prioritized based on business value and customer needs, and represented using RICE scoring.

· Define explicit and concise user stories along with robust acceptance criteria to ensure alignment between stakeholder expectations and development outcomes.

· Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to gather business requirements, provide clarifications, and ensure ongoing alignment with strategic business objectives.

· Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, the Product Manager, and the development team, maintaining clear communication and shared understanding.

· Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.

· Continuously refine, reprioritize, and adjust the product backlog based on stakeholder feedback, user data, and evolving business priorities.

· Facilitate Scrum ceremonies as necessary, ensuring team engagement and alignment (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives).

· Proactively identify, communicate, and assist in removing impediments and blockers to keep the development team productive and focused.

· Foster a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and accountability within the development team.





· Coach and encourage the development team towards self-organization, cross-functional skills, and effective collaboration.

· Ensure the development team understands and adheres to Scrum principles, promoting best practices.

· Protect the development team from external distractions, ensuring they remain focused on delivering high-quality outputs.

· Monitor, evaluate, and regularly communicate the team's progress, ensuring commitments are met and risks or issues are transparently addressed.

Primary Skills

· Proven experience as a Product Owner in an Agile development environment.

· Exceptional ability to craft clear user stories and acceptance criteria.

· Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

· Proficient understanding of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum.

· Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively based on customer value and business strategy.

Secondary Skills:

· Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

· Familiarity with agile tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar platforms.

· Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

· 10+ years of experience in product management, agile project management, or related roles.

· Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive successful project outcomes.

· Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

· Strategic thinker with the ability to propose innovative solutions and approaches.

What We Offer:

· Competitive salary and attractive benefits

· Dynamic and innovative work environment

· Opportunities for personal growth and development

· Engaging and collaborative company culture

📌 Product Owner (Kochi)
🏢 DBiz.ai
📍 Kochi