Senior Product Owner-REF7801
About Creative Software
Founded in 1999, Creative Software is a global technology enabler and pioneer in Sri Lanka’s tech industry. We manage teams of high-performing, dedicated software engineers for our global clientele, providing them with end-to-end software development and maintenance services through team augmentation.
Embark on a Creative career that offers a dynamic work environment, competitive intern allowance, and room for personal and professional growth. Be part of a community of professionals, contributing to an inclusive culture that provides you with valuable local and global exposure. At Creative, we offer a variety of spaces that support work-life balance and integrates wellness into our workspace experience.
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Product Owner to join our team and drive the delivery of high- quality software solutions in a distributed Agile environment. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement ensuring teams stay aligned and customers receive exceptional value.
What you’ll be doing:
• Lead and support distributed Agile development teams, providing clear direction and ensuring alignment on priorities.
• Own and manage the product backlog, including writing high-quality user stories and defining acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure consistent requirements, clarity, and alignment.
• Conduct all essential Agile ceremonies; sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily standups
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, QA, and business teams to ensure smooth delivery cycles
What we’re looking for:
• B.Sc. in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience as a PO leading distributed Agile teams.
• Strong background in user story development, backlog management, and requirement prioritization.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and drive alignment at all levels.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, GitHub
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Additional Qualifications
• A scientific or research-based background (e.g., biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, materials science, or related fields).
• Experience working with software solutions that design, automate, or orchestrate scientific workflows (e.g., lab automation, computational workflows, scientific data platforms).