Lead Product Owner

Overview

Lead the product definition for the Helios Platform, optimizing core product functionality and delivering better solutions for dependent applications, acting as liaison between customers, field service teams and product development.

What you'll do

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop and implement design changes.
• Conduct tests and simulations to validate design modifications and ensure they meet performance and quality standards.
• Evaluate customer feedback and integrate insights into product enhancements.
• Lead root cause analysis for product failures and develop corrective action plans.
• Communicate ideas effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborate with development teams to meet industry requirements.
• Deliver on short-term needs that align with long-term strategic visions.
• Analyze product performance data to identify areas for improvement.

What you'll need

• Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks, techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Knowledge of and experience with the business aspects and operation of a software product; ability to manage install base, current uses, future plans, and product vision.
• Knowledge of UAT activities, tasks, tools and techniques; ability to design, implement and evaluate acceptance tests for end-users.

Nice to have

• Background in construction operations with hands-on experience using Caterpillar technologies.
• Extensive experience with Cat Grade technologies, including machine control, site positioning, and customer deployment.
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar payload applications, including onboard weighing systems.
• Strong listening skills to identify new products and features from customer feedback.
• Experience in the development of web solutions or machine performance and control systems.
• Self-motivated, results-driven individual with technical expertise.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, and field support.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate operational insights into actionable product improvements.
• Explains products and services with little or no use of technical jargon or advanced vocabulary.
• Perceives lack of audience comprehension; further simplifies explanation when needed.
• Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.
• Makes sound recommendations when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
• Facilitate design reviews and walkthroughs.
• Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific proposals.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Work mode: Onsite, five days a week.
• Relocation is available for this position.