Product Specialist

Job Summary
To be responsible for conceptualizing and delivering the solution/product to the market in collaboration with internal and external (client) teams with a view to generating solution revenue for HCL

Key Responsibilities
. Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap.

· Gather and analyze business, customer, and market requirements.

· Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog.

· Write clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements.

· Collaborate with Agile/Scrum teams to ensure successful product delivery.

· Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

· Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team.

· Make informed decisions on feature prioritization based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.

· Monitor product performance and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.

· Manage product releases and communicate updates to stakeholders.

· Ensure delivered solutions align with business goals, compliance requirements, and customer expectations.

Skill Requirements
. Product Strategy & Roadmapping

· Agile & Scrum Methodologies

· Requirements Gathering & Documentation

· Backlog Management & Prioritization

· Stakeholder Management

· User Story Creation

· Data Analysis & Decision Making

· Customer Focus

· Risk Management

· Communication & Leadership

Other Requirements
. Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

· 3+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, Business Analysis, or related roles.

· Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

· Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).

· Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

· Experience with backlog management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.

· Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

· Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification.

· Knowledge of UX/UI principles and customer-centered design.

· Experience analyzing product metrics and defining KPIs.