Mid-Level Product Owner

Alongside partners with organizations to drive digital transformation and build high-performing tech teams .

- We are looking for a Mid-Level Product Owner to join a project at a company specializing in financial market operations.

Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Product Managers and business stakeholders to understand and clarify requirements.
- Translate business needs into clear epics and user stories.
- Manage and prioritize the product backlog and sprint priorities.
- Support the development team throughout the Agile delivery process.
- Coordinate releases, testing and bug prioritization.
- Communicate progress, risks and dependencies to stakeholders.
- Challenge requirements and help ensure the team is solving the right business problems.

Requirements

- 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar product-focused role.
- Degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience gathering and analysing business requirements and translating them into clear epics, user stories and acceptance criteria .
- Hands-on experience with backlog management, prioritization and sprint planning .
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with business stakeholders, Product Managers and technical teams .
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge requirements and identify the underlying business need.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate clearly about priorities, progress, risks and dependencies .
- Comfortable supporting development teams throughout the product lifecycle, including refinement, development, testing and release activities .
- Experience coordinating UAT, product testing and bug prioritization is valued.
- Solid knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies .
- Technical knowledge or previous exposure to software development, SaaS or cloud-based products is a plus.
- Fluent English , both written and spoken.

Benefits

- Technical guidance and continuous mentorship
- Participation in real-world projects
- Collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth
- Opportunity for career progression
- Hybrid work model: Porto office (3 days per month of home office)