Product Owner

Job Description: 

We are looking for a motivated Product Owner with 5-8 years of experience in Payroll and HR Systems (mandatory), FinTech (secondary) domains. The ideal candidate will work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into product features, manage the backlog, and support the delivery of high-quality financial products and solutions. This role requires strong analytical thinking, domain knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Planning and Requirement Management
• Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and convert them into detailed user stories and requirements.
• Participate in defining product roadmaps and feature prioritization aligned with business goals.
• Ensure user stories include clear acceptance criteria and support development teams during refinement.

Backlog Ownership

• Maintain, groom, and prioritize the product backlog to ensure clarity and readiness for development.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure smooth sprint execution.
• Identify dependencies, constraints, and risks early in the planning cycle.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary point of contact for product-related clarifications.
• Work closely with stakeholders across business, operations, compliance, and engineering.
• Facilitate sprint ceremonies including planning, reviews, and retrospectives as needed.

Product Delivery and Quality

• Support end-to-end product lifecycle from requirement gathering to UAT and post-release validation.
• Monitor product performance and gather user feedback for improvements.
• Ensure products adhere to financial, regulatory, and security standards.

Customer and Market Insight

• Understand customer pain points and market trends to contribute to product improvements.
• Conduct functional analysis and benchmark features relevant to Payroll and HR Systems (mandatory), FinTech (secondary), and HR Systems solutions.

Requirements:
Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in Payroll and HR Systems (mandatory), FinTech (secondary), or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of financial workflows such as payments processing, payroll calculations, banking operations, reconciliation, compliance, or tax logic.
• Hands-on experience writing user stories, managing backlogs, and working in Agile environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in API-driven product development or system integrations.
• Exposure to digital banking platforms, payroll engines, or financial automation tools.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Certifications such as CSPO, PSPO, or SAFe Product Owner are preferred.