Job Description
Product Owner
Job Location (Short):  Hyderabad, India
Workplace Type:  Hybrid
Req Id:  2639

Responsibilities

  • Define and communicate product vision; develop and maintain roadmap; analyse market trends and customer feedback.
  • Own and prioritize product backlog; translate strategy into user stories and requirements; refine based on feedback.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams; act as voice of the customer; conduct workshops and demos.
  • Lead sprint planning and reviews; guide development team; monitor product performance using data insights.
  • Oversee development lifecycle; coordinate QA; ensure timely, high-quality releases.
  • Gather feedback; foster innovation; stay updated on emerging technologies (3D design, SaaS, AI/ML).
  • Responsible for communicating with Customers effectively and manage their expectations in the owned areas of ALI products suite.
  • In-charge for Project Performance / Monitoring & Reporting of Project status to the stakeholders.
  • Act as point of reference for all product related enquiries and work collaboratively with colleagues and Research to address any issues that may arise.
  • Assist / Update Executive management with detailed plans / Status for controlled advertising, promotion(s) and sales aids in accordance with the annual plan.
  • Additional responsibilities may include aid in pre-sales activities / Conduct workshops with customers and other stakeholders / Conference presentations & demonstrations

Education / Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 6-9 years of experience in relevant industry.
  • Experience in capital projects working for Owner/Operators or EPC contractors in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Mining, or similar industries.
  • Plant design, engineering, or technical roles in EPC organizations.
  • Experience in Capital projects working for O/O or EPC or proven track record of managing / working as expert in any of the above processes in O/O facility. Track record of working in Plant Maintenance or operations. Or
  • Experience in Operations and Maintenance of systems like shutdown, turn around projects. Exposure to As-built retrofit engineering is an added advantage Knowledge in operations, As-Built design change workflows is an added advantage.

 

Additional Skills & Experience

  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
  • Deep understanding of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) market structure, workflows, and business models.
  • Experience with backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Aha!) and familiarity with the Smart 3D, E3D, Bentley Plant management systems etc… product ecosystem is a plus.
  • Power user proficiency with computer systems, operating systems, and peripheral tools.

About Octave

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle — Design, Build, Operate and Protect — where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.

 
Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.


Octave has approximately 7,200 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn. 

Why work for Octave?

All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.

Everyone is welcome

At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all.

Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.