Product Owner

Job Description

Position Purpose Product Owner is responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring that the Scrum team is working on the most valuable features and that the product is aligned with the overall business strategy. This position also involves training and upskilling other Product Owners within IFS Sydney domain. Responsibilities Direct Responsibilities Collaborating with prospective users and clients to comprehend their requirements and translate them into product features. Prioritizing tasks by managing the product backlog. Adapting priorities based on changing requirements. Defining the overall vision for the product and maintaining it throughout the development process. Creating a product roadmap based on this vision. Overseeing all stages of product development, including design and development. Monitoring and evaluating product progress, working closely with the product team and end-users to deliver updates and status reports. Maintain clear and continuous communication with stakeholders to manage expectations. Present product updates, progress reports, and any necessary changes to the product vision or roadmap. Meet client expectations while adhering to budget and time constraints. Responsible for translating client needs into actionable product features, defining the product vision, managing the development process, and ensuring that the final product aligns with both client expectations and organizational goals. Analyse feedback from clients and end-users to identify areas for improvement. Implement changes to enhance product quality and user satisfaction. Acts as the voice of the customer and manages stakeholder expectations Facilities daily stand-ups and weekly/bi-weekly Sprints to ensure teams are on-track Has a strong understanding of iterative software delivery to connect effectively with the scrum team and lead agile meetings Agile mindset: can easily adapt to change, iterate quickly Support to train and upskill other product owners within IFS Sydney Contributing Responsibilities Training and Upskilling product owners Help refine product and release backlogs Technical Behavioral Competencies Familiar with JIRA/ Confluence/ WIKI Expert in managing release board in an agile software development environment. Collaboration Management of stakeholders Leadership and mentoring Capital Markets/ Custody Services/ Fund Accounting domain expertise Specific Qualifications (if required) Skills Referential Behavioural Skills : (Please select up to 4 skills) Creativity Innovation / Problem solving Personal Impact / Ability to influence Attention to detail / rigor Communication skills - oral written Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills) Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution Ability to understand, explain and support change Ability to inspire others generate people's commitment Ability to develop others improve their skills Ability to set up relevant performance indicators Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Experience Level At least 7 years Other/Specific Qualifications (if required) Product Owner Certification is required and experience in either of capital market, Custody services, Fund Accounting is required.