Senior Manager of Product Management
About the role
The Senior Manager of Product Management will be responsible for managing and prioritizing the product backlog, acting as the main point of contact for the Scrum team regarding product requirements, and participating in Agile ceremonies. The role involves translating product vision into actionable plans, validating deliverables, gathering feedback, defining success metrics, collaborating with UX/UI teams, and ensuring products meet quality and compliance standards. The position is with a leading financial services company in Sri Lanka, based in Rajagiriya, and requires strong experience in Agile/Scrum environments, excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4–8 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or in a similar role within an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Proven experience managing and owning a product backlog.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum principles and hands-on experience working with Scrum teams.
- Excellent skills in writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintaining delivery-ready backlogs.
- Strong analytical and prioritization skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with engineers, designers, and business stakeholders.
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage changing priorities and trade-offs.
Nice to have
- CSPO, PSPO, or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification will be an added advantage.
Technologies
- Agile
- Scrum
Highlights
Interested candidates are instructed to send their CV to hr@jobfactory.lk. The role is based in Rajagiriya and is within the financial services industry. CSPO, PSPO, or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification is considered an added advantage.