Senior Technical Product Owner

Senior Technical Product Owner / Agile Project Leader ERNI Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Switzerland, ERNI is a leading Software Development company with over 800 employees worldwide. Specializing in IT and software engineering, we drive innovation in process and technology. Our first service center in Asia Pacific, located in Metro Manila (Mandaluyong), supports clients across Europe, APAC, the Philippines, and the USA. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team. Why ERNI is the Perfect Place for You International Exposure: Work with global clients on cutting‑edge projects. Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a collaborative and diverse work environment. Career Development: Enjoy continuous learning and professional growth opportunities. Perks And Benefits Career Stability: Enjoy a stable career path with ample project opportunities. Immediate Coverage: Private HMO and insurance benefits from day one. Jubilee Celebration: A 5‑year milestone includes a complimentary trip to any European ERNI sites. Comprehensive Benefits: Government‑mandated benefits including 13th‑month pay. Skill Enhancement: Access free training and certifications. Wedding Gift: To celebrate your special day. Baby Basket: To welcome your newborn to the ERNI family. Fruit Basket: Boost of vitamins during hospitalization. Office Perks: Enjoy free snacks and coffee. Growth And Opportunities Free Training: Advance your skills through technical and non‑technical training. Challenging Projects: Engage in complex software projects across MedTech, Industry, Finance, and Transportation. Supportive Environment: Benefit from a team dedicated to guiding and supporting your success. Recognition and Advancement: Receive acknowledgment for your efforts and opportunities for promotion. Open Communication: Experience transparency and value your input in our culture. Flexibility Hybrid Work Setup: Balance remote and in‑person work for better work‑life integration. Events Connect and Celebrate: Participate in a variety of events including leisure, summer, family, social, and year‑end gatherings. What Are Our Wishes We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Product Owner / Agile Project Leader with 5+ years of experience in Project Management or a similar role . The Technical Product Owner (TPO) serves as the bridge between the business, development, and technology teams. The TPO is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering technical features and enhancements that align with the product vision and business objectives. This role combines strong technical acumen with product ownership skills to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or related field (preferred). Certifications in Scrum Master, Product Owner, or PMP (preferred but not required). 5+ years of experience in Project Management or a similar role. Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner. Proven experience in Stakeholder’s Management. Has technical experience in Data Migration Projects, or API integrations or any other related technical projects. Basic knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and application monitoring tools is an advantage. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners to drive collaboration and alignment. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building. Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle. Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously. Experience working with international clients, particularly in the European market. Familiarity with multiple Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, XP). Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and TFS. Amenable to working onsite at least once a week or as business needs require. Responsibilities Lead And Develop Projects: Oversee and support the successful delivery of software projects from initiation to completion; ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget; responsible in generating project relevant documentations. Identification of risks and designing a mitigation plan. Agile Coaching: Serve as an Agile coach to the team and stakeholders, promoting Agile principles and practices; Educate and mentor team members in project management principles, methods, processes, and tools. Product Owner Responsibilities: Act as a Product Owner as needed to support project requirements; Elicit requirements through series of scoping workshops, stakeholder interviews and through utilizing existing BRDs and SRDs; Identify Epics, Features and breaking down to workable user stories; Define and refine acceptance criteria with the scrum team; Prioritize backlogs with the stakeholders. Scrum Master: Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., poker planning, sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives). Stakeholder Management: Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for clients regarding project‑related concerns; Maintain effective communication with international clients, both local and international clients (European, APAC). Collaboration And Tools: Utilize various collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and TFS to manage projects; Ensure the team is well‑equipped with the necessary tools and techniques to achieve project goals. Locations Switzerland Germany Spain Slovakia Romania Philippines Singapore USA ERNI Development Center Philippines Inc., 9th Floor, Lica Malls Shaw, 500 Shaw Boulevard, 1555 Mandaluyong City, Philippines | | We deliberately focus on what we know best. 18 Locations in 8 Countries • 800+ Employees across the Globe • ISO Certified #J-18808-Ljbffr