Currently for our HVDC Digital R&D team we are looking for Product Owner.
Your responsibilities
- Responsible for maximizing the value delivered by the agile team.
- Responsible for R&D output until handover of result from development team to receiving unit.
- Cooperation with Product Management (for example develop and maintain the product roadmap).
- Planning and execution of committed objectives.
- Backlog management (create, prioritize and manage backlog to ensure alignment with projects objectives). Continuous refinement of backlog.
- Representation of development project scope and results for internal stakeholders, partners, and clients.
- Technology contribution to the product portfolio and strategy, focusing on system integration challenges.
- Work with technical leads and architects to ensure feasibility of features.
- Stay updated on industry trends and integrate them into the product strategy.
- Driving innovation adaptation to improve existing system solutions for substation digitalization.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality software that meets user and business needs.
- Collaborate with teams across Hitachi Energy to leverage synergies and align initiatives. Facilitate cross-departmental communication to drive innovation and value delivery.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to product delivery.
- Manage dependencies with other projects and product teams.
- Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for the product.
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Your background
- Bachelor's or Master's Computer science, Electrical/Electronic or similar fields of engineering is an added advantage.
- Fluent English.
- Quick learning person.
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in software development, preferably within R&D environments.
- Strong decision-making capabilities with a results-oriented approach.
- Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable requirements.
- Experience in collecting and incorporating customer feedback into product development.
- Skilled in prioritizing tasks.
- Familiarity with software development processes and tools (preferably: Azure DevOps).
- Hands-on experience in leading Agile teams and managing product backlogs.
Soft skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills required
- Negotiation skills to balance diverse needs required
- Good intercultural sensitivity
- Strong leadership skills
Beneficial:
- Certified Product Owner or similar Agile certifications is a benefit.
- Understanding HVDC technology, power systems, or related energy industry domains is a benefit.
- Experience with digital solutions and emerging technologies in energy systems is a strong advantage.
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