Manager,AI&Innovation

**Job Description Summary** Candidate is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and serving as the key point of contact between stakeholders and development teams. This role involves managing the product backlog, gathering and communicating requirements, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The Product Owner drives agile processes, prioritizes development efforts, and champions continuous improvement to deliver high-quality solutions that meet organizational goals. **Job Description** **Location** – Hyderabad #LI Hybrid **Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:** * Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is visible, transparent, and prioritized according to business value and stakeholder needs. * Gather, define, and communicate product requirements in collaboration with stakeholders, end users, and cross-functional teams. * Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and development teams, translating business objectives into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria. * Prioritize features, enhancements, and bug fixes to maximize product value and align with strategic goals. Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and review sessions to ensure clear understanding and delivery of requirements. * Continuously assess product progress, gather feedback, and iterate on requirements to drive continuous improvement. * Monitor product performance metrics and KPIs, using data-driven insights to inform prioritization and decision-making. Foster strong relationships with Product Managers, System Architects, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on product vision and execution. * Champion best practices in product ownership, agile methodologies, and value delivery within the team and across the organization. Contribute to standardizing product management processes and promoting a culture of accountability and collaboration. **Education**(minimum/desirable): Masters/ PhD in Computer Sciences / IT or other quant