Product Owner in HVDC Digital R&DProduct Owner in HVDC Digital R&D

Currently for our HVDC Digital R&D team we are looking for Product Owner.

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for maximizing the value delivered by the agile team.
• Responsible for R&D output until handover of result from development team to receiving unit.
• Cooperation with Product Management (for example develop and maintain the product roadmap).
• Planning and execution of committed objectives.
• Backlog management (create, prioritize and manage backlog to ensure alignment with projects objectives). Continuous refinement of backlog.
• Representation of development project scope and results for internal stakeholders, partners, and clients.
• Technology contribution to the product portfolio and strategy, focusing on system integration challenges.
• Work with technical leads and architects to ensure feasibility of features.
• Stay updated on industry trends and integrate them into the product strategy.
• Driving innovation adaptation to improve existing system solutions for substation digitalization.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software that meets user and business needs.
• Collaborate with teams across Hitachi Energy to leverage synergies and align initiatives. Facilitate cross-departmental communication to drive innovation and value delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to product delivery.
• Manage dependencies with other projects and product teams.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for the product.

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• Bachelor's or Master's Computer science, Electrical/Electronic or similar fields of engineering is an added advantage.
• Fluent English.
• Quick learning person.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in software development, preferably within R&D environments.
• Strong decision-making capabilities with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable requirements.
• Experience in collecting and incorporating customer feedback into product development.
• Skilled in prioritizing tasks.
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools (preferably: Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on experience in leading Agile teams and managing product backlogs.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills required
• Negotiation skills to balance diverse needs required
• Good intercultural sensitivity
• Strong leadership skills

• Certified Product Owner or similar Agile certifications is a benefit.
• Understanding HVDC technology, power systems, or related energy industry domains is a benefit.
• Experience with digital solutions and emerging technologies in energy systems is a strong advantage.