Product Owner

Product Owner [E2EE Messaging Platform]
Location:
Tan Son Nhat Ward, HCMC
About Us
We are building a secure, scalable end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging. platform focused on delivering privacy-first communication with a seamless, modern user experience.
Our platform supports mobile, web, Windows, and macOS applications, combining a stable core system with flexible client-specific customization capabilities.
As a fast-moving product startup, we value ownership, execution speed, product thinking, and strong collaboration between Product and Engineering. We are looking for a Senior Product Owner who can drive product direction, align cross-functional teams, and help scale both the product and the organization.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities
· Own product initiatives end-to-end, from product discovery to delivery and post-release optimization.
· Drive product strategy and execution for core platform capabilities and user-facing features.
· Work closely with stakeholders, Engineering, Design, QC, and leadership teams to define product priorities and roadmap direction.
· Translate complex business and technical requirements into:
o Clear product specifications o User stories o Acceptance criteria o Prioritized execution plans
· Lead backlog management and ensure alignment between product goals, technical constraints, and delivery timelines.
· Collaborate deeply with technical teams to balance:
o User experience o Platform scalability o System performance o Long-term maintainability
· Drive product decisions using data, user feedback, operational insights, and business impact analysis.
· Facilitate product discussions, requirement clarifications, sprint planning, and release coordination.
· Identify process gaps and continuously improve product workflows, communication efficiency, and delivery quality.
· Support cross-team alignment in a fast-changing startup environment with multiple parallel priorities.
· Leverage AI tools and AI-assisted workflows to improve product research, planning, requirement analysis, prioritization, documentation, and execution efficiency.
Requirements
Must Have
· 5+ years of experience in Product Owner, Product Management, or related product-focused roles.
· Proven experience working closely with software engineering teams in product-driven environments.
· Strong ability to:
o Drive product execution independently o Prioritize strategically under changing conditions o Manage complex stakeholder expectations o Translate ambiguous problems into structured solutions
· Excellent understanding of:
o Agile/Scrum product development o Software delivery lifecycle o Product prioritization frameworks o Cross-functional collaboration workflows
· Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to align both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Comfortable making decisions in fast-paced startup environments with high ownership and rapid iteration cycles.
· Demonstrated experience applying AI tools effectively in daily product workflows is considered a must.
Strong Plus
· Experience working on:
o Messaging applications o Collaboration platforms o Real-time communication products o Privacy-focused or security-focused products
· Familiarity with:
o E2EE concepts o Multi-platform ecosystems o API-first platforms o Platform + customization business models
· Strong product sense for user experience, responsiveness, and scalability.
· Experience collaborating closely with Technical Leads, Architects, and EngineeringManagers.
· Previous experience working in startup or high-growth product companies is strongly preferred.
Why This Role Matters
As a Senior Product Owner, you are responsible not only for feature delivery, but also for ensuring the product evolves in the right direction as the platform scales.
You ensure that
· Teams stay aligned on priorities, business goals, and execution direction
· Product decisions balance user needs, technical feasibility, and long-term sustainability
· Complex initiatives move forward with clarity, structure, and accountability
· Fast product execution does not compromise platform quality or user experience
Your impact is reflected in how effectively teams collaborate, how quickly valuable features reach users, and how well the product adapts as both the platform and business continue to grow.