Software Lifecycle Product Owner

Job title

Software Lifecycle Product Owner

Location

Hyderabad

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally .

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be . For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com .

About the job

Our team is engaged in designing, delivering and supporting Digital Tech Services for all CHC worldwide.

We deliver our solutions in a highly competitive market answering FMCH needs and sometimes supporting regulated environments (GxP, SoX and other regional or local regulations).

Our team operates in an international context, serving all markets in most of the countries around the world.

Digital Technology & Architecture organization encompasses following capabilities: Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud engineering, Platform Engineering (e.g. DevOps & related framework), Platforms (ServiceNow, Observability, Chatbots, SAP, Commercial, RPA, …), Digital Workplace and more “classical” infrastructures (hosting, servers, …).

Digital Workplace & Facilities team manages all Digital Workplace capabilities (all devices, collaboration, communication, printing, software management & deployment, …) and makes the bridge between global standards designed by global infrastructure & workplace teams and their implementation on our 60+ sites (incl. 12 plants) across the globe.

Are you passionate about providing exceptional Digital Workplace services that serve all our users every minute of their daily work? Influencing the way our associates collaborate and communicate? Join us to as a Software Lifecycle Product Owner within our Device Experience and DEX crew!

As part of the Device Experience and DEX team, you will manage the following capabilities

Enterprise App Store Management.

Software Asset Management (SAM).

End-User Software Management.

Application Lifecycle Automation.

Software Deployment & Delivery.

Application Compatibility & Testing.

Software Compliance & Governance.

Cost Optimization & Financial Management.

We are looking for a Digital Workplace Software Lifecycle in our Device Experience and DEX team, with following core responsibilities, for all capabilities listed above.

Main Responsibilities

Enterprise App Store Management

Own and manage enterprise application stores including Microsoft Intune Company Portal, Microsoft Store for Business, and private app repositories.

Design and implement a software catalogue strategy that provide self-service capabilities for end users.

Curate and maintain application collections for different user personas and departments.

Implement app approval workflows and governance processes.

Manage app publishing, updates, and retirement processes across all platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).

Design and implement featured apps, app categories, and user-friendly browsing experiences.

Integrate app stores with identity management (Azure AD, SSO) and conditional access policies.

Monitor app store usage analytics, adoption rates, and user satisfaction metrics.

Develop automated app deployment strategies based on user groups, devices, and business requirements.

Manage app store branding, customization, and user communications.

Software Asset Management (SAM)

Implement and manage comprehensive Software Asset Management program ensuring license compliance and cost optimization.

Deploy and administer SAM tools (Snow License Manager, ServiceNow SAM or similar platforms)

Conduct regular software license audits and reconciliation processes.

Maintain accurate software inventory across all devices, VDI environments, and cloud services.

Develop software license optimization strategies identifying over-licensed and under-utilized software.

Track software license entitlements, allocations, and renewals.

Implement automated discovery and inventory collection mechanisms.

Generate compliance reports and dashboards for audit readiness.

Develop chargebacks and cost allocation models for software consumption.

Manage software license harvesting and reallocation processes.

Ensure compliance with software vendor licensing terms and audit requirements.

• End-User Software Management – Adobe/Microsoft Products & Third Party

Own Adobe Creative Cloud enterprise deployment and lifecycle management.

Manage Adobe Admin Console including user provisioning, product assignments, and license management.

Implement Adobe packages using Creative Cloud Packager or Adobe Remote Update Manager.

Deploy Adobe applications via Intune, SCCM, or other deployment tools with automation.

Manage Adobe license types (Named User, Shared Device, Device licenses).

Implement Adobe update policies and patch management strategies.

Optimize Adobe licensing costs through usage analytics and license reclamation.

Help to manage the Adobe enterprise agreements and consumption-based licensing.

Integrate Adobe authentication with Azure AD/SSO

Support specialized Adobe deployments for creative teams, marketing departments, and remote workers

Manage Adobe plugins, extensions, and third-party integrations.

Own Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise deployment strategies.

Manage Microsoft 365 Apps deployment using Intune or Configuration Manager.

Implement update channels (Current, Monthly Enterprise, Semi-Annual) based on business