Idira is looking for a passionate, highly technical, and self-drivenProduct Owner (PO)to join our R&D department for our flagship SaaS offering:Privilege Cloud.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level business requirements and engineering execution. You will own the entire development lifecycle-from product backlog management and functional design to successful production deployments.
As a pivotal leader in the R&D ecosystem, you will work closely with Development Group Managers, Product Management, Customers, Professional Services, and peer Product Owners to deliver world-class privilege access management (PAM) security solutions.
What You Will Do:
Backlog & Roadmap Ownership:Own the technical roadmap and product backlog for Privilege Cloud products, prioritizing features, tech debt, and non-functional requirements (NFRs) to support our company-PaloAltos strategic SaaS business goals.
Functional Design & Discovery:Translate complex business requirements into detailed functional designs, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Lead ongoing backlog refinement and grooming sessions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:Serve as the primary technical focal point for stakeholders outside of R&D, including Product Management, Customer Success, Technical Writing, and Security Operations.
Project Orchestration:Partner with Team Leaders, Group Managers and other POs to coordinate and drive complex, cross-team projects to on-time delivery.
SaaS Excellence:Leverage your knowledge of cloud architectures to ensure our services are Secure, Scalable, Highly available, and continuously optimized.
Report to R&D team leader.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level business requirements and engineering execution. You will own the entire development lifecycle-from product backlog management and functional design to successful production deployments.
As a pivotal leader in the R&D ecosystem, you will work closely with Development Group Managers, Product Management, Customers, Professional Services, and peer Product Owners to deliver world-class privilege access management (PAM) security solutions.
What You Will Do:
Backlog & Roadmap Ownership:Own the technical roadmap and product backlog for Privilege Cloud products, prioritizing features, tech debt, and non-functional requirements (NFRs) to support our company-PaloAltos strategic SaaS business goals.
Functional Design & Discovery:Translate complex business requirements into detailed functional designs, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Lead ongoing backlog refinement and grooming sessions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:Serve as the primary technical focal point for stakeholders outside of R&D, including Product Management, Customer Success, Technical Writing, and Security Operations.
Project Orchestration:Partner with Team Leaders, Group Managers and other POs to coordinate and drive complex, cross-team projects to on-time delivery.
SaaS Excellence:Leverage your knowledge of cloud architectures to ensure our services are Secure, Scalable, Highly available, and continuously optimized.
Report to R&D team leader.
Requirements:
Experience: 5+ years of experience in the software industry.
2+ years of hands-on experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager.
2+ years of experience working directly withSaaS solutionsor cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure).
Education & Technical Depth:> BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience (e.g., 2+ years of hands-on software development experience).
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand SaaS architectures, API design, and cloud-security challenges.
Leadership & Execution:> Proven ability to influence without authority and execute large-scale, cross-departmental software projects in an enterprise environment.
Deep understanding ofAgile/Scrummethodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills-an ability to dive into technical details without losing sight of the big-picture business value.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
A pragmatic, diplomatic collaborator who can align diverse stakeholders toward a common goal.
A continuous learner with a growth mindset.
Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications (An Advantage):
Experience in Cloud Security, IAM (Identity & Access Management), or PAM (Privileged Access Management).
Experience: 5+ years of experience in the software industry.
2+ years of hands-on experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager.
2+ years of experience working directly withSaaS solutionsor cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure).
Education & Technical Depth:> BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience (e.g., 2+ years of hands-on software development experience).
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand SaaS architectures, API design, and cloud-security challenges.
Leadership & Execution:> Proven ability to influence without authority and execute large-scale, cross-departmental software projects in an enterprise environment.
Deep understanding ofAgile/Scrummethodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills-an ability to dive into technical details without losing sight of the big-picture business value.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
A pragmatic, diplomatic collaborator who can align diverse stakeholders toward a common goal.
A continuous learner with a growth mindset.
Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications (An Advantage):
Experience in Cloud Security, IAM (Identity & Access Management), or PAM (Privileged Access Management).
This position is open to all candidates.
