We are an AI‑led, platform‑driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry‑leading organisations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognised across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% QoQ and 18.8% YoY growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest‑growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next‑generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.
Role: Product Owner
About Position: We are looking for an exceptional Product Manager who combines AI expertise, technical depth, and product leadership to drive the strategy, design, and execution of AI‑powered capabilities across our product portfolio.
The Role
We seek an exceptional AI‑savvy Product Owner to serve as Delivery Proxy Product Owner for our client engagement. You’ll sit within Persistent’s India teams or at our UK offices, while partnering closely with client’s product leadership to drive strategy, prioritisation, and flawless execution of product roadmap with market‑leading capabilities. This is a high‑visibility role that directly impacts how enterprise products reach hundreds of organisations globally.
The client is a large Product and Tech ISV with leading presence across different market verticals in UK, EU and ANZ.
Ownership
* Delivery Excellence – Drive end‑to‑end execution of product initiatives on schedule and on quality. Manage sprints, backlogs, and release planning with velocity and clarity. Own the delivery roadmap; translate client’s vision into actionable stories and meaningful metrics.
* Stakeholder Leadership – Be the primary voice between Persistent teams and client product leaders across geographies. Communicate with clarity and confidence to executives, engineers, and business teams. Manage expectations, escalated risks proactively, and build deep, trusted relationships.
* Backlog Mastery – Build and maintain a healthy, prioritised backlog spanning 3+ sprints. Write crisp user stories with acceptance criteria. Apply data‑driven prioritisation frameworks. Keep the backlog the single source of truth for what’s being built and why.
* Technical Partnership – Work comfortably with architects, QA, and developers on design, feasibility, and trade‑offs. Understand APIs, system architecture, and platform modernisation. Bring technical fluency to product conversations without needing to write code.
Requirements
* 8+ years in Product Management, Product Ownership, or equivalent product and exceptional BA roles.
* 5+ years shipping enterprise products or AI/ML or data‑intensive products at scale.
* Mastery of agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, JIRA, Azure DevOps).
* Exceptional communication: clear storytelling for executives, engineers, and stakeholders.
* Strategic + tactical mindset: long‑term roadmaps AND sprint‑level execution excellence.
* Technical acumen: comfortable discussing architecture, APIs, and platform decisions.
* Highly Preferred:
* Experience with new feature build, leading SaaS journey, or distributed team management from India‑based centres.
* Domain experience across any of the following: Healthcare, Education, Legal, People (workforce management).
* Experience working with/building products for the UK market.
Outcomes
* Timely delivery of committed roadmap items with high quality and customer satisfaction.
* Clear alignment and strong relationships with client product and business stakeholders.
* Healthy, well‑prioritised backlog with predictable velocity and sustainable delivery pace.
* Proactive risk identification and escalation; solutions‑oriented approach to challenges.
* Continuous improvement in delivery processes, tooling, and team capabilities.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company‑sponsored higher education and certifications.
* Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies.
* Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards.
* Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents.
Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company‑sponsored higher education and certifications.
* Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies.
* Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards.
* Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents.
We offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences. Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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