Job Title: Product Manager
Location: Hyderabad
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 8+ Years Preferred
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Product
Manager to lead the development and delivery of Java-based enterprise products.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Agile methodologies, sprint
planning, backlog management, and proficiency with Azure DevOps. This is a
customer-facing role that requires excellent communication skills, the ability
to gather requirements, and translate them into actionable deliverables for
development teams.
Key Responsibilities:
· Act
as the bridge between customers, stakeholders, and development teams to define
and deliver high-value product features.
· Own
and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is well-groomed, prioritized, and
aligned with business goals.
· Lead
sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, ensuring Agile best
practices are followed.
· Collaborate
closely with engineering teams working on Java-based backend systems and
applications.
· Use
Azure DevOps to manage user stories, tasks, bugs, and sprints.
· Conduct
customer interviews, demos, and feedback sessions to shape product enhancements
and roadmap priorities.
· Work
with UX/UI designers, QA, and dev teams to ensure high-quality product
delivery.
· Maintain
a clear product vision and communicate the roadmap to both technical and
non-technical stakeholders.
· Analyze
product performance and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
· Required
Skills & Qualifications:
· 5+
years of experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner in an Agile
environment.
· Proven
experience working on Java-based software products.
· Hands-on
experience with Azure DevOps for backlog and sprint management.
· Strong
understanding of Agile/Scrum principles.
· Exceptional
skills in sprint planning, user story writing, and backlog grooming.
· Customer-facing
experience with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability
to work closely with cross-functional teams including development, QA, UX, and
business stakeholders.
· Strong
problem-solving skills with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
· Preferred
Qualifications:
· Familiarity
with REST APIs, microservices, or cloud technologies.
· Experience
in B2B enterprise product environments.
· Certifications
like CSPO, SAFe PM/PO, or PMP are a plus.