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Product Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job category: Engineering
Job ID: 125760-en_US
About NetApp
We’re forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can’t do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it’s in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. What is your great idea?
"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." -George Kurian, CEO
Job summary
In this role you will plan, lead, and manage engineering development programs. You should have the ability to understand the vision, roadmap, and priorities and execute the priorities effectively and efficiently working with an agile squad. You will be responsible for the Product Ownership of modules and capabilities within the NetApp Active IQ portfolio. You will take an active role in driving program execution from definition through successful release. This is a challenging position working in a very fast paced environment, with the opportunity to positively influence greater business outcomes.
Essential Functions:
- Work with the leadership team, Product Manager, and the squad members, execute on the priorities of the squad
- Ensure alignment of priorities with business objectives & goals
- Specifically manage Agile teams to plan and deliver sprints.
- Manage product backlog in a requirement management system
- Partner with scrum master, engineering manager, and squad members to regularly plan and lead the execution of requirements.
- Ensure requirements are execution with effectiveness, efficiency, and quality
- Guide the squad to empathize with user pain points
- Analyze problems and drive solutions involving multiple elements of program planning.
- Ensure squad members understand objectives and goals of the squad
- Partner with Product Managers to prioritize incoming user feedback
Job requirements
- Hands on experience with writing user stories, working with a product backlog, and working in requirement management tool/system such as Jira is required
- Knowledge of JIRA and Agile methodology
- Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills are required.
- Excellent knowledge of product lifecycle, tools, processes and operations planning.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment to meet aggressive goals and pre-defined metrics requirements.
- Demonstrated experience working with software development engineers and product managers on projects.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.
- Creative approach to problem solving.
- Program Management training/Product owner training or demonstrated experience.
- Responsibility:
This individual will apply attained experiences and knowledge in solving problems that are complex in scope requiring in-depth evaluation.
Demonstrate good judgment in solving problems as well as identifying problems in advance and proposing solutions.
- Interaction:
Limited supervision and direction is provided, as this individual can operate and drive results and set priorities independently.
To be successful, this individual must demonstrate favorable results through regular leadership and influencing others.
Education
- A minimum of 8 years of experience is required. 9 to 11 years of experience is preferred. Prior program management experience and Product Ownership experience is required.
- Experience in working with SRE teams is a plus.
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent experience is required.
- Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex projects.
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Why NetApp?
In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world’s biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.
We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.
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