Product Owner

YOU’LL BE OUR: Product owner

YOU’LL BE BASED AT: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

YOU’LL BE A MEMBER OF: Product Ownership

Spearhead Ather Energy's enterprise-wide digital transformation by driving strategic technology initiatives across business functions. Enable seamless digital experiences, optimize operational efficiency, and create innovative solutions that power our organizational growth and digital maturity.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT ATHER:

Lead cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation initiatives across Ather Energy, focusing on:

Organizational Digital Enablement

Drive digitalization initiatives in key areas:

• Scooter business/sales optimization using technology to achieve better ETBR conversion rates, efficiencies, dealer profitability, etc.
• Marketing technology integration to achieve better brand awareness and increase top of the funnel
• Customer Service & Support enhancement to achieve better customer experience (incl. CSAT/NPS), contact center efficiencies by utilising Contact center technologies, CRM, AI, etc.
• Manufacturing digitalization to achieve standardization of processes & systems across Shopfloor, Logistics, Warehouse by using ERP, MES, WMS, etc.
• Financial systems tech modernization
• Sourcing and procurement digital enablement using SLM, PR-PO tools, etc.

Define a backlog in coherence with business stakeholders, Product Managers and Enterprise architect for all the above areas

Roadmap and OKR Management

Break down the horizontal’s objective and key results (OKRs) into program-wise and swimlane-wise objectives, keeping in mind org priorities and timelines

Execute and iterate the long-term and short-term product and technology roadmap with the right quality and right cost structure

Communicate and cascade the horizontal’s objectives to every swimlane in the horizontal, other P&L Owners, and other stakeholders

Define overall metrics against each KR, to evaluate movement in program objectives

Propose, decide, and allocate capital and resources to the P&L, keeping in mind resource constraints

PI Planning & execution

Support swimlanes in the horizontal in breaking down program objectives into a sprint-by-sprint backlog, while driving a sequenced flow and ramp-up of stories

Drive and review program backlog refinement before, during, and after each Program Increment (PI) cycle

On a sprint-by-sprint basis, re-evaluate priorities for each swimlane to ensure maximum value, keeping in mind resource constraints and input from swimlane retrospectives

Resolve any prioritization conflicts and take measured risks to break any impasse

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with Product Managers and Enterprise architects to define product backlog

Map interdependencies among different P&Ls/teams for seamless execution

Collaborate with multiple functions to execute and deliver:

Product/Transformation Manager (supporting your horizontal) -

• Negotiate with the Product manager to arrive at the right product/objective that is to be delivered. Sign off on the product proposal and any changes to the product

Program Management (supporting your horizontal) -

• Align on program objectives and priorities for the quarter/sprint.
• Assign and reassign priorities to each swimlane every sprint, keeping in mind a coherent flow of stories

Functional Managers (whose teams are represented in your horizontal)

Every quarter, decide and negotiate on the number and nature of the headcount needed to support the horizontal - competence, bandwidth required, experience, etc. Sign off on the final headcount supporting the horizontal, based on the headcount cost, along with the P&L TP.

With Finance partner supporting your horizontal:

• Budget, track, and adjust capital inflow, outflow, and cost allocations, based on changes in priorities
• Budget and Performance Management
• Manage overall P&L for Information Systems
• Develop financial models for digital initiatives
• Perform cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects
• Optimize resource allocation
• Track and report financial performance
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical approach
• Solid communication skills
• Effective problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency in contributing to complex solutions
• Enterprise systems understanding - SAP/Salesforce/Oracle/Microsoft/etc.
• Software development
  
  

Agile Methodology:

• Solid understanding of Agile principles
• Experience in quarterly Program Increment (PI) model
• Ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies
  
  

Ideal Candidate profile:

• Proven track record of successful digital transformation initiatives
• Experience across multiple business domains
• Demonstrated ability to drive technological innovation
• Strong analytical mindset
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills
  
  

YOU BRING TO ATHER:

Qualifications:

• B.E/B.Tech (Essential)
• MBA preferred
• Total experience > 10 years
• Proven track record in digital transformation
  
  

Key Competencies:

• Self-starter with high ownership
• Razor-sharp focus on quantifying improvements
• Metrics-driven approach
• Strong cross-functional leadership
• Ability to drive results
  
  

An ideal candidate would have prior experience using Agile/Scrum methodologies to execute high-impact, complex projects across multiple teams.