Mid-Level Product Owner

About this role

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)