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Key Information Location : Embassy 247 IT Park, Vikhroli, Mumbai. Workplace type : Hybrid. Experience level : 6-8 years. Core Skills : Technical Product management for IoT/Smart Sensor domain. About Freespace (afreespace.com) We're a workplace technology company helping organizations to achieve three key outcomes : Right size, right design : Enabling informed decisions using real-time data to achieve portfolio optimization and the right workplace design. Smart building automations : Streamlining processes by simplifying complex seating requirements and through occupancy-driven control and automation. Exceptional employee experiences : Maximizing the benefits of the office by providing employees with the tools to find and reserve spaces, connect with each other and enjoy optimal working conditions. To achieve these outcomes, we provide an integrated platform that delivers actionable workplace intelligence, through a real-time analytics platform, workplace sensors, employee experience app, signage and space management solutions. We have recently been recognized with a nomination for the IFMA New York Awards of Excellence in the Sustainability category, underscoring their achievements in fostering adaptive, efficient, and sustainable work environments. About Role As a Technical Product Owner for the Smart Buildings team, you will play a key supporting role to the Product Manager, ensuring that the product vision and roadmap for our sensor and automation solutions are clearly translated and aligned with engineering teams. You will contribute to the development and be responsible for tactical execution-managing the product backlog, defining user stories, and ensuring technical requirements are met. Your role is pivotal in bridging business objectives with technical delivery, ensuring the successful implementation of smart building products. Key Responsibilities Collaborate closely with the Product Manager to understand and contribute to the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for smart building hardware and automation solutions. Translate high-level product goals and features into actionable user stories, technical requirements, and acceptance criteria for the engineering teams. Create, refine, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment with both business objectives and technical feasibility. Serve as the primary liaison between the Product Manager, Business Analyst, and engineering teams, facilitating clear communication and resolving ambiguities in requirements. Support sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning in coordination with the Technical Project Manager (TPM) to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. Monitor progress, remove blockers for the engineering team, and provide ongoing support to ensure features are delivered as intended. Ensure developed solutions meet acceptance criteria and are aligned with client needs and the overall product vision. Gather feedback from stakeholders, analyze product performance data, and recommend improvements for future iterations. Stay informed about industry trends in smart building technology, IoT sensors, and automation to inform backlog priorities and technical decisions. Collaborate with Operations and Support teams to address technical issues and ensure smooth product onboarding and customer satisfaction. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in Agile Scrum environments, ideally as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in technology or platform-focused teams. Deep technical understanding of IoT sensor hardware, including :. Circuit Design and hardware technologies (e.g, microcontrollers, thermal imaging sensors, analog/digital signal processing). Lower-level algorithmic understanding for sensor data acquisition, filtering, and calibration. Ability to read and understand firmware coding languages such as C, Python, Squirrel, and familiarity with embedded software development and debugging. Good understanding of manufacturing and factory processes, including :. Design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT). Familiarity with PCB assembly, SMT processes, and end-of-line testing. Experience working with contract manufacturers, understanding of quality control, yield improvement, and root cause analysis for hardware issues. Experience driving device testing : Parametric testing (electrical, thermal, mechanical parameters). Field testing and simulation set-ups to validate device performance under real-world and edge-case scenarios. Ability to define test cases and acceptance criteria for hardware and firmware validation. Understanding of cloud data pipeline technologies used for device data reporting and analytics, including data ingestion, transformation, and storage (e.g, AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, MQTT, REST APIs). Knowledge of LoRaWAN and other wireless communication protocols relevant to smart building sensor networks. Familiarity with building automation systems and integration protocols (e.g, BACnet, ModBus, KNX). Proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable user stories and technical tasks for hardware and software teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge gaps between business and engineering teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. MBA or equivalent business qualification is preferred. Additional Technical Skills (Preferred) Experience with sensor calibration, environmental testing, and compliance standards (e.g, CE, FCC). Familiarity with device provisioning, OTA firmware updates, and device lifecycle management. Exposure to cybersecurity concepts as they relate to IoT devices and data privacy. Behaviours & Mindset Solution-oriented and curious, with a drive to understand and solve technical challenges. Collaborative and inclusive, fostering teamwork across functions. Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to manage competing priorities effectively. Clear communicator, able to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. Why Join Freespace Smart Buildings ? Work at the forefront of smart building innovation, shaping sensor and automation solutions that transform workplaces. Collaborate with a passionate, entrepreneurial team driving real-world impact. Hybrid working flexibility and a supportive culture focused on career growth and continuous learning. Competitive benefits, including paid leave, health coverage, bonus schemes, and funded training. (ref:hirist.tech) Show more Show less