Senior Digital Product Owner (India)

Job Title  Senior Digital Product Owner (India) Job Description For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work. Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives. The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them. The Senior Digital Product Owner will oversee the development and delivery of digital products that meet external and internal customer needs and align with our business objectives. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure the successful execution of product strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital product management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. This hands-on role requires a persuasive leader who can guide cross-functional teams through changing strategies and priorities. Primary Responsibilities Product Vision and Strategy: Define and communicate the product vision and strategy to stakeholders, developing and maintaining a product roadmap that aligns with business goals and customer needs. Product Development: Work closely with engineering, design, and QA teams to deliver high-quality digital products through clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements. Artificial Intelligence: Use AI tools to automate and enhance product and roadmap development, facilitate product lifecycle work, and harvest insights to inform product feature enablement. Roadmap: At the organization's direction, liaise with digital product owners and stakeholders to support the prioritization and execution of digital product roadmaps, recommending prioritization based on business value, customer impact, and resource availability. Stakeholder Management: Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding product-related questions and updates, collaborating with technology and non-technology teams to support broad product strategies and launches. Project Management: Manage product development timelines, ensure timely delivery of milestones, identify and mitigate risks, and utilize agile methodologies to manage product development tasks and activities. Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office 30-day notification period preferred Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a computer/technology-related field 8+ years of experience Strong understanding of digital product development processes and methodologies. Significant experience with cross-team application integrations and 3rd party applications. Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Experience leading multi-team projects from design to production. Excellent communication abilities. Expert-level product development/management experience. Apex and/or AWS development experience is a plus. Familiarity with Google Workspace, JIRA/Confluence, Lucid, SmartSheets, and Salesforce. Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes: Hybrid work model provides a flexible work/life balance Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment Generous Paid Time Off includes National holidays(10), Earned leaves(15), sick leave(12), plus one (1) volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communities Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here. At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data. Location Bangalore, KA, India Additional Locations  Employee Type Employee Job Functional Area  Business Unit 00091 Kaplan Higher ED Diversity & Inclusion Statement : Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here . Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information. Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.