Senior OSS Product Owner

This is a remote position.

We are looking for an experiencedSenior OSS Product Ownerto support a large-scale telecommunications transformation programme focused on OSS requirements, integration management, and product roadmap alignment. The successful candidate will drive requirements definition, backlog management, stakeholder alignment, and cross-domain coordination across OSS systems and operational processes. The role requires close collaboration with Product, Network, Operations, Architecture, Automation, Security, and Delivery teams to ensure successful implementation and operational readiness of transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the end-to-end OSS product vision and requirements roadmap.
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize business and technical requirements.
• Own and manage the integrated OSS backlog, ensuring traceability and prioritization.
• Translate business use cases and operational workflows into actionable product requirements.
• Coordinate stakeholders across OSS, Network, Operations, Planning, Automation, Security, and Architecture domains.
• Define product requirements, acceptance criteria, and operational readiness requirements.
• Manage dependencies across multiple systems, products, and delivery teams.
• Facilitate workshops and drive alignment among technical and business stakeholders.
• Support integration testing, validation activities, and acceptance processes.
• Ensure monitoring, support, recovery, audit, and fallback requirements are incorporated into product design.
• Prepare reporting materials, status updates, and roadmap recommendations for governance forums.
• Support MVP delivery, rollout planning, and handover activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Product Manager in complex technology environments.
• Strong experience within Telecommunications OSS/BSS environments.
• Solid understanding of:
  • Order Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Service Activation
  • Service Assurance
  • Operational Support Processes
• Experience working with API-based integrations and distributed system landscapes.
• Proven capability in backlog management, requirements engineering, and acceptance management.
• Strong process mapping and workflow analysis skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and workshop facilitation capabilities.
• Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks.
• Ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple teams and vendors.

Nice to Have

• Experience with network transformation, migration, or site consolidation programmes.
• Knowledge of orchestration platforms, Digital Twin, inventory management, and network automation solutions.
• Previous experience in large telecommunications operators.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Structured approach to delivery and governance.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote international environment.

Language Requirements

• Professional proficiency in English.
• German is considered an advantage.

DeliverablesThe consultant will be expected to produce and maintain:

• OSS requirements catalogue
• Integrated backlog and roadmap
• Product ownership and accountability matrix
• OSS interface register
• Operational readiness documentation
• Testing and acceptance artefacts
• MVP handover and rollout recommendations

Working Model

• 100% Remote.
• Occasional business travel may be required for key workshops or programme milestones. (subject to project needs)

Contract Duration:12 months, full-time engagement. Start ASAP.

Originally posted on Himalayas