Product Owner

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.