Technical Product Owner

Technical Product Owner Smart Buildings (Sensors & Automation)

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About Freespace:

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Product Manager to understand and contribute to the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for smart building hardware and automation solutions.
• Translate high-level product goals and features into actionable user stories, technical requirements, and acceptance criteria for the engineering teams.
• Create, refine, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment with both business objectives and technical feasibility.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Product Manager, Business Analyst, and engineering teams, facilitating clear communication and resolving ambiguities in requirements.
• Support sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning in coordination with the Technical Project Manager (TPM) to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Monitor progress, remove blockers for the engineering team, and provide ongoing support to ensure features are delivered as intended.
• Ensure developed solutions meet acceptance criteria and are aligned with client needs and the overall product vision.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders, analyze product performance data, and recommend improvements for future iterations.
• Stay informed about industry trends in smart building technology, IoT sensors, and automation to inform backlog priorities and technical decisions.
• Collaborate with Operations and Support teams to address technical issues and ensure smooth product onboarding and customer satisfaction.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years experience

   in Agile Scrum environments, ideally as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in technology or platform-focused teams.

• Deep technical understanding of IoT sensor hardware

  , including:

• Circuit Design

   and hardware technologies (e.g., microcontrollers, thermal imaging sensors, analog/digital signal processing).

• Lower-level algorithmic understanding

   for sensor data acquisition, filtering, and calibration.

• Ability to read and understand firmware coding languages

   such as C, Python, Squirrel, and familiarity with embedded software development and debugging.

• Good understanding of manufacturing and factory processes

  , including:
• Design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT).
• Familiarity with PCB assembly, SMT processes, and end-of-line testing.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, understanding of quality control, yield improvement, and root cause analysis for hardware issues.

• Experience driving device testing

  :
• Parametric testing (electrical, thermal, mechanical parameters).
• Field testing and simulation set-ups to validate device performance under real-world and edge-case scenarios.
• Ability to define test cases and acceptance criteria for hardware and firmware validation.

• Understanding of cloud data pipeline technologies

   used for device data reporting and analytics, including data ingestion, transformation, and storage (e.g., AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, MQTT, REST APIs).

• Knowledge of LoRaWAN

   and other wireless communication protocols relevant to smart building sensor networks.

• Familiarity with building automation systems and integration protocols

   (e.g., BACnet, ModBus, KNX).

• Proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable user stories and technical tasks

   for hardware and software teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  , with the ability to bridge gaps between business and engineering teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  , with attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities

   in a fast-paced environment.

• MBA or equivalent business qualification is preferred.

Additional Technical Skills (Preferred):

• Experience with sensor calibration, environmental testing, and compliance standards (e.g., CE, FCC).
• Familiarity with device provisioning, OTA firmware updates, and device lifecycle management.
• Exposure to cybersecurity concepts as they relate to IoT devices and data privacy.

Behaviours & Mindset

• Solution-oriented and curious, with a drive to understand and solve technical challenges.
• Collaborative and inclusive, fostering teamwork across functions.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Clear communicator, able to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Why Join Freespace Smart Buildings?

• Work at the forefront of smart building innovation, shaping sensor and automation solutions that transform workplaces.
• Collaborate with a passionate, entrepreneurial team driving real-world impact.
• Hybrid working flexibility and a supportive culture focused on career growth and continuous learning.
• Competitive benefits, including paid leave, health coverage, bonus schemes, and funded training.

If you are ready to help deliver the next generation of smart building solutions, apply now via LinkedIn or send your CV to hrindia@afreespace.com.