Zoho Product Owner

About the Company :

Alysian is a high-performing, boutique advisory firm specializing in delivering tailored strategic and technological solutions for leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies. With decades of combined cross-sector expertise, Alysian excels in bridging commercial vision to reality with technology execution — enabling rapid value creation at enterprise scale. We operate with a uniquely agile delivery model, combining deep domain expertise in digital strategy, transformation, and technology innovation. Our entrepreneurial culture and speed-to-impact approach have earned us repeated impact recognition from leading PE firms. At Alysian, we build longterm partnerships grounded in trust, performance, and a relentless drive for client success.

Core values: Data Driven – Strategic advisory based on a depth of relevant data. Speed & Precision – Agile delivery with tangible results. Impact-Driven – Measurable outcomes aligned to strategy. Expertise & Trusted Advisor – Deep domain knowledge with integrity. Entrepreneurial – Proactive problem-solving and ownership mentality.

Overview of the role:

The Zoho Product Owner is responsible for shaping and managing the Zoho ecosystem that supports Alysian’s core business operations. Acting as the bridge between business teams and technology partners, this role ensures that Zoho modules across CRM, finance, HR, projects, and support functions are optimised to enable efficient, scalable processes. The Product Owner gathers and prioritises business requirements, translates them into clear functional specifications, and works with external developers to deliver enhancements and integrations. With a strong focus on leveraging Zoho’s out-of-the-box capabilities, the role balances quick operational improvements with a longer-term platform roadmap. Success in this position means creating a well-prioritised Zoho roadmap, improving cross-departmental efficiency, enabling reliable system integrations, and ensuring the platform evolves in line with the company’s strategy and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership Own the roadmap for the Zoho ecosystem across all modules Gather, prioritise, and refine business requirements from internal stakeholders Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and user stories Challenge assumptions and ensure solutions align with company strategy and operational goals Balance quick wins with longer term platform optimisation

Stakeholder Management Act as the main point of contact between business teams and technology partners Facilitate workshops to map processes and identify improvement opportunities Manage expectations and ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and outcomes Communicate progress, risks, and trade offs clearly

Delivery Management Work with external developers and contractors to deliver enhancements and integrations Ensure requirements are clearly documented and understood before development begins Review and validate solutions before release Coordinate testing and user acceptance processes

Systems and Process Optimisation Maximise use of Zoho out of the box capabilities before recommending customisation Design scalable processes across CRM, finance, HR, projects, and support functions Implement and optimise cross system workflows using Zoho Flow and related tools Ensure data consistency and reporting integrity across modules Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency

Required Experience 3 to 6 years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Systems Analyst, or similar role Hands on functional experience with Zoho applications, ideally across multiple modules Strong understanding of CRM, finance, HR, and project management processes Experience working with external developers or system integrators Proven ability to translate business requirements into practical system solutions Experience in a professional services organisation is highly desirable Strong analytical thinking and problem solving capability

Skills and Competencies Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong prioritisation and decision making ability Process oriented mindset with attention to detail Commercial awareness and understanding of service based business models Ability to challenge constructively and drive clarity Comfortable working independently in a growing and evolving environment

Nice to Have Experience with workflow automation tools such as Zoho Flow or similar Familiarity with API integrations and system architecture concepts Experience leading digital transformation or system optimisation initiatives

What Success Looks Like Clear and prioritised roadmap for the Zoho ecosystem Improved process efficiency across departments Reduced reliance on unnecessary custom development Strong alignment between business needs and system capabilities Reliable, scalable integrations across core systems

Benefits

Why Join Alysian Consulting? Our vision is to become the leading independent boutique tech advisory firm, transforming value creation in private equity through technology and data. We partner with top-tier PE firms (mega-funds in Europe & the US) to drive sustainable growth for portfolio companies and communities. At Alysian, you’ll work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and investment—where every project has a measurable impact on business performance. We partner with top-tier private equity firms, giving you access to high-profile transformations, boardroom conversations, and some of the most exciting portfolio companies in the market.

We offer :

Outcome ownership in small strike teams Leadership access, clear mandates, and the autonomy to design and ship cost-out / value-creation plays in weeks.

Remote-first with limited travel Work from anywhere in India

Builder’s seat in a scaling CoE Join the founding wave—shape operating models, codify playbooks, and help build the platform the firm scales on.

Meritocracy with real velocity Progress based on outcomes; accelerated responsibility and pod leadership for top performers.

Join Alysian Consulting to build value beyond the deal. Help our clients leverage technology to reimagine businesses, transform operations, and unlock sustainable growth across industries, continents.