Software Product Manager

**OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE**

The Technical Product Owner for Digital Health is accountable for defining and managing both the software development functional and non-functional requirements, product backlog and product vision. As a critical member of the digital product delivery team, this role collaborates with the Business Owner, Designers, Developers, Testers, and the Scrum Master to ensure the product vision is brought to life.

The objectives of this role include:

- Align the product roadmap and backlog based on business needs.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, software developers, testers, project managers, and business teams, to deliver the products that align with the overall product vision.
- Manage the product backlog and prioritizing tasks based on changing priorities.
- Monitor and evaluate the product success at each stage of the launch cycle.
- Follow Software Development Lifecycle best practices and be familiar with approved tool chain and product delivery artifacts.
- Demonstrate solid delivery of commitments within agreed timelines, requiring excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Track project scope, manage risks, and communicate progress to stakeholders, including Business Owners.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant digital solutions that meet business, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- **Defining product goals**

The product owner is responsible for establishing the goals of the product and the features that will achieve those goals. They do this by understanding the needs and pain points of the end users, and by working with stakeholders to conduct user research.
- ** Managing the product backlog**

The product owner is responsible for the product backlog, which is a to-do list of features to develop. They prioritize the backlog based on the urgency and criticality of the requirements, and update the backlog as needed.
- ** Communicating with stakeholders**

The product owner is the primary point of contact between the business, development team, and stakeholders. They ensure that everyone is aligned on the project's objectives and timelines, and that information is shared clearly and quickly between stakeholders and developers.
- ** Optimizing the user experience**

The product owner works with stakeholders to continuously improve the user experience. They run user tests to get initial feedback from clients and make adjustments based on that feedback.
- ** Balancing stakeholder needs**

The product owner is responsible for balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders while still evolving the solution. They ensure that new features align with the overarching business goals.
- ** Documenting Product Artifacts**

The product owner is responsible for leading the effort to define product requirements that may include defining design, product configuration, architecture, and testing traceability in partnership with the development team.

**DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS**

**Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise**
- Professional experience as a Scrum Product Owner
- Familiarity with software development processes, including Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban and managing products in the software development lifecycle.
- Experience in integrating various technologies and services to create comprehensive and scalable solutions.
- Proven ability to manage product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business and compliance needs.
- Familiarity in created of design input, design output, verification and user validation documentation for product traceability.

**Leadership**
- Ability to define and articulate a clear vision for the digital health solution you will be working on, inspiring and guiding cross-functional teams towards achieving it.
- Skilled in influencing stakeholders across various departments and levels of the organization to drive product adoption and alignment.
- Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of effectively conveying complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

**Decision-making and Autonomy**
- Ability to make autonomous decisions that serve the best interests of the business and Takeda.
- Proficient in connecting, orchestrating, and influencing different stakeholders to drive affordable, usable solutions and business value.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and provide effective solutions promptly.

**Interaction**
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with business leaders, DDT teams, and other stakeholders.
- Skilled in fostering alignment across all levels of the organization, ensuring clear and effective communication.

**Innovation**
- Function as a thought leader and evangelist for innovative technology, br