Product Owner - Consumer Experience Engagement Job in Bangalore at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)

HUL is hiring for the position of Product Owner - Consumer Experience Engagement

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Articulate, translate and communicate the vision and strategy effectively to key stakeholders and team members
• Define and drive business priorities and deliverables in alignment with business scope and in service to the strategy
• Bring a data-driven approach to decision making including allocating funds and developing and tracking KPIs that drive product success
• Act as “voice of the end-user”. Proactively seek customer feedback to learn and better understand their needs and requirements and ensure end-to-end delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine business needs and deliver quality solutions
• Support defining minimum viable product (MVP). Own team backlog (grooming, prioritization and refinement)
• Work closely with the Team of Teams Lead to clarify and drive alignment on the business strategy, goals, and objectives and translates this understanding into a clear vision for the team to inform the creation and prioritization of the team’s backlog of work
• Foster an innovative, inclusive and diverse team environment, promoting positive team culture, encouraging collaboration and self-organization
• Share information about the team’s output and priorities with other Team Leads and stakeholders to ensure alignment across the organization
• Make trade-off decisions to balance product quality, cost, and delivery timelines, as needed
• Engage with Chapter Leads with regards to resourcing and functional expertise required in teams
• Responsible for business readiness; understand the impact of change and define the approach to manage adoption and resistance to change

Requirements of the candidate:

• Two or more years of experience in Agile product management
• Three or more years of experience articulating and translating business strategy, product vision and analysis for a product
• Two years of work experience within the discipline being supported (eg: Claim, Risk Control, Technology, Project Management, Production, Application Development, etc.)
• Three years of experience motivating/influencing teams
• Experience working with and understanding the needs of customers or clients
• A key requirement is intellectual curiosity, where the candidate is expected to actively seek knowledge, explore new ideas, and stay informed about industry trends
• The ideal candidate should possess a continuous improvement mindset, actively seeking ways to enhance processes, workflows, and overall efficiency
• The role necessitates a strong customer focus, with the candidate expected to prioritize and address customer needs, ensuring a positive and tailored experience
• The candidate is required to exhibit problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, demonstrating the ability to analyze complex issues and formulate effective strategies
• Strong change leadership skills are essential, as the candidate will be responsible for guiding and leading teams through transitions and transformations
• Effective communication skills are a must, with the candidate expected to possess highly developed verbal and written communication abilities for seamless collaboration and information dissemination
• Accountability & Responsibility
• Growth Mindset
• Consumer and Customer Focus
• Bias for Action
• Building Talent & Teams