Senior Product Owner - Virtual Vehicle at Platform Science

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Transportation, IoTIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of prior experience as a Product Owner in a software development environment utilizing Agile/Scrum
  • Experience and proficiency in at least one of the following technical domains: Back Office SaaS Tools, Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software, or General Android Mobile Technology
  • Proven familiarity and hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence
  • Extremely high level of proficiency in verbal and written English for clear, concise, and objective global communication
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
  • Proven ability to lead and facilitate discussions with the technology team in the Agile system development process
  • Availability to overlap with the North American Pacific Time Zone (PST) 7-9 AM two to three times per week for effective collaboration with US teams
  • Open-minded, decisive, self-directed, and able to learn new systems and handle changing priorities quickly
  • Effective cross-cultural communication and ability to work with diverse global, onshore, and offshore teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Dedicated to delivering high quality and performant solutions

Responsibilities

  • Own, groom, and maintain the Jira backlog for two dedicated engineering teams, including writing, prioritizing, and refining user stories and feature acceptance criteria
  • Lead and manage all necessary Scrum ceremonies (refinement, planning, review, retrospective, daily stand-ups) to ensure process efficiency
  • Work closely with two US-based Product Managers and two Chennai-based engineering teams on complex domains
  • Assist Product Managers in roadmap planning and estimation of program timelines
  • Partner with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to ensure clear definitions of done

Skills

Product Ownership
Jira
Agile
Scrum
User Stories
Backlog Management
Roadmap
IoT

Platform Science

Fleet management solutions for large operators

About Platform Science

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for the transportation industry, focusing on telematics and fleet management solutions. Their products include a connected vehicle platform, mobile device management, and a fleet management portal, which help large fleet operators transition from outdated systems to more advanced technology. These tools enable fleet operators to manage mobile devices and applications, monitor operations, and ensure safety and maintenance through a single portal. Unlike competitors, Platform Science emphasizes ease of use and quick deployment, making it accessible for clients. The goal is to enhance efficiency, improve the driver experience, and provide future-proof solutions for fleet management.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$350.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave

Risks

Emerging IoT fleet management startups increase competition in the market.
Economic downturns may reduce investment in fleet management technologies.
Reliance on OEM partnerships poses risks if relationships are disrupted.

Differentiation

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for modern telematics solutions.
The company provides enterprise-grade applications tailored for large fleet operators.
Platform Science's platform is easy to use and ready out of the box.

Upsides

Platform Science raised $125 million to accelerate innovation in transportation.
Partnerships with OEMs and companies like Averitt enhance their market position.
ISO 27001 certification boosts trust and compliance in fleet management.

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