Product Owner / Proxy PO

• Act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Lead project delivery, planning, and coordination.
• Identify, track, and manage risks and cross-team dependencies.
• Leverage AI tools to improve workflows and team productivity.
• Foster a lean, efficient delivery environment., We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Product Owner / Proxy PO to join an international banking technology team. This role sits at the critical intersection of business strategy and engineering, specifically focusing on Client Contribution and Client P&L solutions.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, structured professional capable of translating complex functional needs into actionable technical delivery. You will drive execution within a distributed team (primarily based in Poland) and champion a modern, AI-enabled lean delivery model., * Backlog Management: Translate high-level business requirements into detailed, actionable user stories and technical specifications.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams, ensuring alignment on priorities and expectations.
• Project Orchestration: Lead project delivery, planning, and coordination, ensuring that milestones are met within a complex, international environment.
• Risk & Dependency Mitigation: Proactively identify, track, and manage risks and cross-team dependencies to ensure smooth delivery cycles.
• AI Integration: Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate workflows, document processes, and improve team productivity.
• Agile Leadership: Foster a lean, efficient delivery environment, focusing on continuous improvement and value-driven results.

Talan Group is seeking a high-caliber Senior Product Owner / Proxy PO to join their international banking technology team in Málaga, Spain. This role focuses on managing client contribution and client P&L solutions, translating business needs into actionable technical delivery. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in technology-driven environments, strong communication skills in English, and practical knowledge of AI tools. Additional perks include training, private medical insurance, and the possibility to work from home and manage international projects., * Extensive experience as a Product Owner or Proxy PO within technology-driven environments.

• Proven track record of successful project delivery and a senior hands-on approach to problem-solving.

• Exceptional communication skills in English (B2+/C1 level).

• Ability to bridge functional business needs and technical implementation details.

• Practical experience using AI tools to structure problems and automate tasks., Stakeholder Management Backlog Management Agile Leadership AI Integration Communication Execution Mindset, * Professional Experience: Extensive experience as a Product Owner or Proxy PO within technology-driven environments.

• Execution Mindset: Proven track record of successful project delivery and a senior, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

• Communication: Exceptional communication skills in English (B2+/C1 level), with the ability to navigate diverse international teams.

• Technical Literacy: Ability to bridge the gap between functional business needs and technical implementation details.

• AI Proficiency: Practical experience using AI tools to structure problems, automate routine tasks, and iterate quickly.

• Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Domain Expertise: Background in Banking or Financial Services, specifically regarding Client Contribution or Client P&L processes.
• Agile Mastery: Deep familiarity with Agile frameworks and standard tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Efficiency-First: Pragmatic approach to lean team structures and the use of automation/AI agents.

• Permanent, full-time contract.
• Smart Office Pack so that you can work comfortably from home.
• Training and career development.
• Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, life insurance, language lessons, etc.
• Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.