Product Owner - HR System

Product Owner – HR System

Job Purpose

The Product Owner plays a pivotal role in defining and driving the development of digital products or services that meet customer needs and align with the organization's goals. They are responsible for setting the product vision, prioritizing features, and ensuring that the development and implementation team delivers value to business stakeholders. Product owner act as key interface and single point of contact with senior business leadership for anything related to their relevant domains in digital.

Experience:

- 12-15 years of experience in product ownership or related roles, with a focus on HR products and services.

- Demonstrated success in delivering digital HR products or services that enhance employee engagement and streamline HR processes.

- Familiarity with HR processes and technologies, including HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems), talent management systems, and employee self-service portals.

- Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, and business stakeholders, to deliver technology solutions that meet business needs.

- Experience in gathering and prioritizing HR-related user stories and product features based on business value and employee needs.

- Strong understanding of HR compliance and risk management, ensuring that technology solutions comply with relevant regulations and standards.

- Familiarity with product development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and experience in leading agile teams.

- Experience in project and supplier management, including working with external partners and technology vendors to deliver HR technology solutions.

- Ability to measure and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of HR products and identify areas for improvement and optimization.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with senior business stakeholders and act as a liaison between HR and technology teams.

- Proven ability to lead and mentor members of the product team, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Job Responsibilities

1. Product Vision and Roadmap

- Develop and communicate a clear product strategy aligned with stakeholder objectives

- Identify market opportunities and customer needs

- Create and maintain a technology product roadmap

- Identify emerging technologies with potential applications.

- Define and communicate the product's value proposition

2. Requirements Definition and Prioritization

- Gather and prioritize user stories and product features based on business value

- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer needs and market trends

- Create and maintain a well-prioritized product backlog

- Define user stories, features, and acceptance criteria for technology projects.

3. Technology Solution and Delivery

- Work closely with development and implementation teams to ensure technology solutions meet business needs and deliver on time on budget.

- Provide guidance and clarification to development teams during the implementation phase

- Monitor project progress and remove impediments to delivery

4. Stakeholder Communication

- Engage with senior business stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges

- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring alignment.

- Communicate technology project updates and outcomes to stakeholders

5. Usability and User Experience

- Ensure that the product is user-friendly and aligns with business processes

- Gather user feedback and incorporate usability improvements into product development

- Prioritize features that enhance the user experience

6. Product Performance and Optimization

- Measure and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success

- Identify areas for improvement and optimization based on data-driven insights

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the product

7. Compliance and Risk Management

- Ensure that technology solutions comply with relevant regulations and standards

- Identify and mitigate technology-related risks with your product

- Collaborate with compliance and risk management teams

8. People Management

- Lead and mentor members of the product team

- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture

- Provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities

- Facilitate effective communication and cooperation within the team