Product Owner
About this job
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.