Technical Product Owner

At Salvo Software, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge embedded software solutions for the automotive industry. With a distributed team spanning the US, Mexico, and India, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Salvo Software is seeking an experienced Technical Product Owner to lead and manage communication, product delivery, and team coordination for our automotive-embedded software development teams. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership and organizational skills, thriving in a fast-paced, Agile-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Plan, execute, and oversee the delivery of embedded software projects across global teams in the US, Mexico, and India.
• Team Communication: Act as the primary communication bridge between distributed teams, ensuring clear alignment on objectives and deliverables.
• Technical Guidance: Leverage your understanding of embedded systems, communication protocols, and automotive diagnostics to provide leadership and support to technical teams.
• Agile Practices: Facilitate Agile processes such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to maintain project momentum and adaptability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, product managers, and external partners to gather requirements, define priorities, and align project goals.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor project milestones, timelines, and outcomes, delivering regular status reports to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of technical product owner experience, preferably in automotive or embedded systems development.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software development and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with automotive diagnostics standards, such as CAN, OBD-II, and UDS.
• Demonstrated experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to manage multicultural, geographically dispersed teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or SAFe are a plus.