Associate Product Owner

Hello Visionary!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for a Associate Product Owner

You’ll make a difference by:

• Role Objective:
• Own and manage the product backlog for assigned KAVACH modules and enable efficient software delivery by acting as the primary interface between Software Requirements Engineering, Architecture, Development, Testing, and Program Management teams.
• The role is predominantly internal-facing and focused on backlog management, delivery enablement, dependency management, and engineering alignment rather than customer-facing product/ marketing activities.
• Required Competencies:
• (Essential) Experience working with software-intensive products and distributed engineering teams. (multi-team set up).
• (Essential) Software Development Lifecycle (at least 3-4 full life cycle experience).
• (Essential) Working in a fast paced environment & navigating through ambiguity to bring clarity for product development teams.
• (Essential) Agile / SAFe ways of working.
• (preferred) Railway domain experience is preferred, particularly in Signaling, Interlocking, TCAS/KAVACH, ETCS, ATP, Train Control, or related railway systems.
•  (preferred) Experience in safety-critical or highly regulated industries.
• (preferred) Knowledge of Systems Engineering and Requirements Management practices.
• Requirements Analysis and backlog creation along with Prioritization.
• Product Backlog Management.
• Dependency and Risk Management along with Mitigation.
• Stakeholder Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration.
• Systems Thinking.
• AI proficiency in day to day working as a PO.
• Strong Communication and Coordination Skills.
• Preferred Domains - Mobility, Automotive, Railway, Avionics
• Key Responsibilities:
• Own and maintain the product backlog for KAVACH software modules.
• Create, refine, prioritize, and manage Features, Enablers, User Stories, and defect backlogs.
•  Ensure backlog items are sufficiently detailed, estimated, and implementation-ready.
• Work closely with Software Requirements Engineers, Architects, Developers, and Test Engineers to clarify scope and support delivery execution.
• Support PI Planning, Sprint Planning, backlog refinement, release planning, and milestone planning activities.
• Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and delivery impediments.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, backlog items, implementation, and verification activities.
• Monitor feature progress and support timely delivery against program commitments.
•  Support impact assessment and prioritization of requirement changes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Agile and Product Ownership practices.
• Expected Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of "relevant experience" in Product Ownership, Product Management, Requirements Management.
•  SAFe POPM, CSPO, or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience with Jira, Polarion, Azure DevOps, DOORS, or similar engineering lifecycle tools..

Your success is grounded in:

• 10+ years of experience is required.
• Great Communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a global and multicultural environment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Join us and be yourself! 

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us. 

This role is based in Pune, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams, impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We’re Siemens. A collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.

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