Job Description

Product Owner Time Management Zone ZOA

We are looking for someone with hands on experience of implementing the UKG Pro Time Management solution with expert knowledge of what the solution can deliver as well as some exposure to SuccessFactors Time Tracking/Time Off and SAP Time Management Solution. The candidate should have effective communication skills, both with dealing with team members in the Markets as well as IT Product Team Members globally. This requires a level of being able to adjust their communication style from being very technical to being able to translate technical attributes to business needs. The candidate will need to have 7+ years of implementing and working hands on with UKG Pro as well as some experience on either or both SF Time Tracking/Time Off and SAP Time in order to join our ITHR Regional Team based in Bangalore.

Position Snapshot:

• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Function and Stream: IT – ITHR Time Management
• Type of work: IT Product Ownership
• Work Language: Fluent Business English required. Secondary languages beneficial

The role:

The product owner is responsible for managing and prioritizing the backlog, incidents and requests for UKG Pro, SAP Time management, SF Time Tracking and local Time Tracking and Time Off solutions. The role also is responsible for revising all local time management applications to identify the ones having potential to become global or decommissioned & replaced by the global. This role is based in Bangalore and has fantastic career development opportunities within Bangalore or as part of a global IT Organisation with career advancement possible in the Time Management solution areas or partner areas across Payroll and HR Core.

What you’ll do:

As a Product Owner for Time Management, you will have the following activities.

• Establish a Regional Product Roadmap in line with Global Strategy, product vision and directions, including managing product backlog and defining projects in agreement with the Zone Functional Relationship Manager and Global Product Team
• Partners with business and IS/IT to elicit, analyze, translate, and document business requirements, pain points or opportunities into IS/IT requirements. This requires close working relationships with the Global Product Owner and Product Manager to facilitate both strategy and innovation planning.
• Ensures smooth IT run operations by ensuring tickets are being handled according to the best practices and meeting the defined KPIs. This will include coordinating with the offshore team activities and ensures that the team has the good knowledge to perform their activities independently.
• Ensure all applications under the Time Management IT scope meet the Nestlé Security & Compliance requirements. This would also include working closely with suppliers to ensure the timely closure of compliance gaps where applicable.

We offer you:

We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

• Great benefits including salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the best pension plans on the market, as well as flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc

• Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset. This includes working closely with the Global Product Owner Time Management based in Bangalore.

• Hybrid working environment with flexible working scheme. Our state-of-the-art campus is dog friendly and equipped with a medical center, canteen and areas to co-create network and chill! Current arrangements see our team members work in our state of the art offices 2 days a week or as required for important face to face meetings.

• Recreation activities such as yoga, Zumba, etc. and a wide range of volunteering activities.

Join our global team of IT professionals at Nestlé, driving daily innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address digital opportunities. Grow professionally in a dynamic and impactful environment, collaborating with business partners worldwide to deliver integrated technology solutions!

What will make you a great fit?

Please include max. up to 5 must have requirements that cannot be coachable on the job and that candidate should have acquired already. – An example below.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in IT and business/industry, including experience in working with IS/IT Operational Partners and increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing standard processes and managing performance to achieve key metrics as well as applying continuous improvement principles into the ways of working
• Works and adjusts styles to be able to self manage independently but ask for assistance where clarity or assistance is required.
• Works effectively and excels in a team environment both onsite and working remotely with a multicultural team based across Oceania, Asia and Africa.
• Experience in effective communication at different level in the organization and in English.

Bonus Points If You: - up to 3 additional requirements that can be a plus, but not required and could be teachable on the role.

• Experience implementing and working on SF Time Tracking
• Experience implementing and working on SAP Time
• Demonstratable experience developing and delivering Product Roadmaps across a Regional Setup

Not a 100% match? No worries! Nestlé supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

What you can expect in your application journey:

1. Hit apply and enter our job portal.

2. Submit your application with your CV.

3. We will contact relevant applicants.

4. Interviews (HR, Hiring team and stakeholders).

5. Feedback.

6. We make an offer.

7. Location dependent checks and pre-onboarding.

8. First working day.

About Nestlé:

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company with brands including KitKat, Nescafé, Maggi, Purina, among many others. We are approximately 275,000 employees strong, motivated by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 94.4 billion sales in 2022, we have an expansive presence, with 344 factories in 77 countries. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com

 We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief and disability.