Product Owner

About this role

Alongside is a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams.
We are looking for a Product Owner to join a project with one of our clients, a global leader in professional information solutions and software. Operating across more than 180 countries, the company develops technology-driven solutions for industries including Healthcare, Tax & Accounting, Financial & Corporate Compliance, and Legal & Regulatory.
You will play a key role in defining product priorities, managing the backlog and translating business and customer needs into clear, actionable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities reflect business objectives and customer value;

• Define clear and actionable user stories and acceptance criteria;

• Gather and analyze requirements, translating business needs into well-defined product features;

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, UX, QA, Business Analysts, Product Managers and Scrum Masters;

• Support the team in defining and achieving sprint goals;

• Participate in PI Planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives and other Agile ceremonies;

• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle;

• Contribute to product and platform transition and enablement initiatives;

• Help ensure alignment between customer needs, product priorities and technical delivery.
Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Ownership or Business Analysis within SaaS or enterprise software;

• Strong ability to influence and lead without authority;

• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies;

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAFe Agile;

• CSPO, SAFe POPM, or equivalent certification.
Benefits

• Hybrid working model: 2 days per week at the office;

• Collaborative and international work environment;

• Opportunity to work on impactful software products and transformation projects;

• Exposure to modern technologies, tools, and development practices;

• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals across different countries and areas of expertise.