Efficiency Ops Product Manager

Job Description: 1. Product Owner You will own the product delivery process end-to-end, working directly with stakeholders and guiding a lean team of senior engineers. Key Responsibilities Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is well-groomed, prioritised, and sprint-ready at all times Drive spec-driven development practices, using AI agents to generate, refine, and validate feature specifications Delegate structured research, documentation, and requirements drafting tasks to AI agents and review outputs before they enter the backlog Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and stakeholder alignment sessions Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and the engineering team Gather, translate, and document feature requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria Track and communicate delivery progress, risks, and blockers to all stakeholders Required Skills & Experience 10+ years in a Product Owner or Product Manager role, ideally within a software delivery or platform engineering context Minimum AI Maturity Level 3** — you regularly delegate scoped tasks (spec writing, user story generation, research, documentation) to AI agents and review at the output level, not line by line Can demonstrate real examples of AI-delegated work from recent roles — not just AI-assisted writing Strong experience with agile delivery frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and backlog management tooling Demonstrated ability to work in fast-moving, lean team environments with high delivery accountability Comfortable working with technical stakeholders and translating business requirements into engineering-ready specifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Prior experience supporting platform or internal tooling products Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript engineering environments Experience working in a managed services or outsourced delivery model Location: DGS India - Pune - Kharadi EON Free Zone Brand: Merkle Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Can’t find a suitable job? Sign up for job alerts tailored to your interests and be first in line for new opportunities. About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work