Technical Product Owner at Diageo in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Technical Product Owner Location: Bangalore, India Job Description : Job Title- Technical Product Owner About us- Diageo is a global leader in premium drinks, with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer, and wine categories. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Guinness, Captain Morgan, and Tanqueray, among many others. We are dedicated to celebrating life every day, everywhere, through our exceptional products, innovation, and commitment to responsible drinking. With a rich heritage and a passion for craftsmanship and quality, Diageo continues to inspire and delight consumers around the world. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products company in the world. Being part of the Digital and Technology (D&T) team, you’ll contribute to our vision and strategy, which is to create competitive advantage for Diageo, delivering insights and solutions with flawless quality and speed of execution. About the Function- Our Digital and Technology (D&T) team are innovators, delivering ground-breaking solutions that will help shape the future of our iconic brands. Technology touches every part of our business, from the sourcing of sustainable ingredients to marketing and development of our online platforms. We utilise data insights to build competitive advantage, supporting our people to deliver value faster. Our D&T team includes some of the most talented digital professionals in the industry. Every day, we come together to push boundaries and innovate, shaping the digital solutions of tomorrow. Whatever your passion, we’ll help you become the best you can be, creating career-defining work and delivering breakthrough thinking. About the team- We are seeking for individuals that are data driven, focused on the consumer and with strong sense of ownership. As a Data Asset Technical Owner (DATO), you will play a critical role in ensuring the assets you own are fit for purpose and drive Diageo to be a data driven company, ensuring their integrity, accessibility, and usability across the organization. About the role- Role Responsibilities- Lead and manage the Data Asset team within expected remit. Owning the vision, roadmap, and assuring quality of the data asset. • Collaborate with product managers and relevant stakeholders to incorporate foundational data features into the backlog, focusing on the value added to the business. • Prioritize business value and customer needs, ensuring timely delivery of committed features and objectives. • Responsible for creating and maintaining documentation within expected remit, driving the democratization of foundational data and promote its utilization for decision-making. • Provide technical leadership to agile teams: establish and lead the POD within expected remit, ensuring talents have the right environment to develop and grow. • Ensure data quality, governance, and integration are build and supported in a sustainable way, ensuring reusability and scalability of data assets. • Continuously improve the data asset foundations to drive better, quicker and more reliable insights to the business. • Act as a single point of contact for the data asset owned, coordinating and engaging with relevant teams to drive trust and usage of the data asset. Experience / skills required – Must haves: • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, etc.). • 8+ years of experience in data roles. • Proven track record and hands-on experience with data in previous roles on data manipulation and solution ownership. • Strong proficiency in SQL and Excel for data manipulation and analysis. • Familiarity with Python or R for basic analysis or automation (not expertlevel). • Experience building dashboards in Power BI or similar tools. • Good understanding of relational databases and fundamental data warehousing concepts. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. • Ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Strong understanding of data management principles (governance, data analysis, data quality architecture etc.) • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Proactive, curious, and eager to learn new skills and technologies. • Good understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and collaboration tools (ADO, JIRA). • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships. Nice to have: • Innovative thinking, driving efficiency and finding synergies when possible. • Previous experiences on prioritisation based on stakeholders’ conversations. • Leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and developing technical talent. Directly or indirectly. • Previous hands-on experience with Python. • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics etc) • Previous roles in data management or engineering with emphasis on architecture, governance, and integration. • Skilled in data management principles, methodologies, and tools including governance frameworks, quality management, and master data solutions. • Other industry relevant tools: PowerBI, Qlik, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Alation, SAP, MDG, Stibo etc). Flexible Working Statement- Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. Rewards & Benefits Statement- (TE) Diversity statement- Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: Bangalore Karle Town SEZ Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-04-30