Product Owner - India

Finalsite is the preferred website, communications, enrollment, and marketing platform of more than 7,000 schools and school districts in 119 countries around the world. The company’s people, products and services transform how schools connect and engage with their community, recruit students and staff, and fundraise; while managing the complex requirements around data privacy, accessibility, hosting and security. Finalsite products and services include award-winning website designs, a robust content management system, mass communications tools, a powerful enrollment management system, innovative inbound marketing tools, data integration, training, support and marketing consulting. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT, USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com.

Vision

To build innovative solutions that elevate school engagement.

Location

Hybrid, Chennai, TN, India. Full time employment for this role.

Finalsite is a global company and to enable strong collaboration, we have established common core working hours. Candidates should be comfortable working from 11:30-20:30 IST, with core working hours being 18:30-20:30 IST

Summary of Responsibility

Finalsite is seeking a proactive and collaborative Product Owner to join our Communications Team, working closely under the guidance of the Product Manager for Communications. In this role, you will contribute to the development and success of our communications product line, which encompasses messaging platforms designed for school administrators. Your focus will be on understanding user needs, refining product features, and ensuring the seamless execution of the product roadmap.

Job Responsibilities

• Feature Specification and Backlog Management: Collaborate with the Product Manager to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain the product backlog. Ensure clarity and prioritization align with the overall product strategy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between the development team and various stakeholders, including school administrators, teachers, and the Product Manager, to gather requirements and feedback.
• Sprint Planning and Review: Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and review meetings, ensuring that the development team clearly understands the deliverables and objectives for each sprint.
• Market and User Research: Assist the Product Manager in conducting market research and user testing to gather insights, validate features, and identify areas for improvement.
• Documentation and Communication: Maintain comprehensive documentation for product features, updates, and user guides. Communicate effectively with the development team and stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of product goals.
• User Experience and Quality Assurance: Work closely with UX/UI designers and quality assurance (QA) teams to ensure that the product delivers a superior user experience and meets quality standards.
• Data Analysis: Support the Product Manager in analyzing product performance data, user feedback, and market trends to inform product decisions and enhancements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork across departments, including engineering, sales, marketing, and support.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• 7+ years of Product ownership / Product Management experience
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, product development lifecycle, and backlog management.
• Good understanding of mobile platforms (iOS, Android) and app development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus
  
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze data and make data-backed decisions.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Passion for education and a commitment to Finalsite's mission.
• Agile/Scrum certification is a plus.
• Excellent digital collaboration skills, being able to work across multiple geographic regions and time zones using various internet-based tools.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities, however, these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of India. Current residency, as well as continued residency, within India is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.

DISCLOSURES

Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a finalsite.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at finalsite.com/jobs.