Product Owner

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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.

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