EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are seeking a Lead Business Analyst – Product Owner to drive Agile delivery and product ownership across APAC markets, with a primary focus on Japan. In this role, you will own the product backlog, manage stakeholder relationships and ensure delivery aligned to business value and roadmap across multiple business units.
Responsibilities
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Own and manage the backlog including epics, user stories and prioritization
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Ensure delivery aligned to business value and roadmap
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Drive Agile ceremonies such as planning, refinement and sprint reviews
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Support delivery across migration to Sitecore AI, enhancements and run activities
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Manage delivery timelines, milestones, risks and dependencies
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Coordinate across multiple business units in APAC with Japan as priority
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Ensure visibility and reporting across stakeholders along with governance and delivery tracking
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Act as primary contact for Japan business unit stakeholders and support additional APAC markets when needed
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Translate business needs into clear requirements and ensure alignment between business unit expectations, roadmap and delivery capacity
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Facilitate communication with Japanese stakeholders across business and IT while bridging language and cultural gaps between Japan and global teams
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Support the global team in backlog refinement, delivery coordination and documentation
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Contribute to standardization of processes across business units and help scale the delivery model across APAC
Requirements
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10-14 years of experience in business analysis and product ownership
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Proven experience as a Product Owner or Project Manager in digital or IT projects
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Expertise in Product Ownership, Product Roadmap and Product Vision
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Proficiency in Agile (Scrum) delivery, backlog refinement and prioritization
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Skills in Business Analysis, BRD, FRD and User Stories
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Competency in stakeholder management across multi-country and global setups
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Background in Insurance
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Fluent Japanese and strong English communication for a global setup
Nice to have
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Familiarity with Sitecore (XM / XM Cloud / XP) or similar CMS
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Experience in APAC delivery environments and migration or transformation programs
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Background in digital platforms, web or CX
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Experience working with distributed teams across EU and APAC
We offer
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Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
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Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
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Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
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Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
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Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
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Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
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Focused individual development
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Benefit package:
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Health benefits
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Retirement benefits
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Paid time off
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Flexible benefits
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Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)
