Product Owner

We are looking for a Product Owner Consultant to drive product vision, manage priorities, and ensure the successful delivery of business and technical solutions, acting as the key link between stakeholders and delivery teams., * Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities are aligned with business goals and strategic objectives.

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, translating them into user stories and clear acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand objectives, challenges, and priorities.
• Lead backlog refinement sessions, sprint planning, reviews, and prioritization activities within Agile environments.
• Work closely with Development, QA, DevOps, Architecture, and business teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Define and maintain product roadmaps and release plans.
• Ensure requirements are clearly understood by delivery teams and validate completed functionality against expected outcomes.
• Monitor product performance, user feedback, and business value realization to drive continuous improvement.
• Support testing activities, user acceptance processes, and production releases.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, driving alignment and decision-making.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or in a similar product management role.
• Strong experience working within Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Demonstrated expertise in backlog management, user story definition, and requirements gathering.
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation capabilities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and working in international environments.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and delivery processes.
• Fluent English is required.
• Product Owner certifications (PSPO, CSPO, PMP, or equivalent) will be considered an asset.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working on government, tax, regulatory, or track & trace solutions.
• Knowledge of UX/UI principles and customer journey mapping.
• Understanding of APIs, integrations, cloud solutions, and software architecture concepts.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting tools, and KPI definition.
• Previous involvement in large-scale enterprise transformation programs.

• Permanent contract with HAYS.
• The opportunity to join a leading international digital transformation project.
• Exposure to strategic products and business-critical initiatives.
• Collaborative, multicultural, and innovation-driven environment.
• Career growth opportunities and ongoing professional development.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience and expertise.
• Hybrid working model and flexible working environment.
• Immediate incorporation.

At HAYS, we are partnering with a leading international technology and digital transformation company that designs and delivers innovative business solutions across complex enterprise environments.