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# Product Owner

- **Company:** Hays
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.es/detalles-vacante/product-owner-madrid_1131199

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.