Product Owner (Software Delivery)

Job title:

Product Owner (Software Delivery)

Company:

Hays

Job description

Product Owner (Software Delivery)
Kraków
NR REF.: 1189828Your new company You will join global IT consulting company that specialises in transformational management and technology. After joining the organisation, you will be supporting their clients from banking industry, in particular in cybersecurity area. Your expertise will help the client to build digital solutions that will allow customers to bank quickly, simply and securely.In particular, you will become part of a team that is responsible for identification, assessment and remediation of security gaps across the company’s estate in conjunction with business and Tech teams: on-premise, cloud and from third party engagements.Your new role As a Product Owner you will be responsible for defining and prioritising the product backlog, collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, and ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions that meet the requirements and business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of Cybersecurity or financial services processes and regulations, along with strong leadership and communication skills to drive innovation and excellence in software delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Define and prioritise the product backlog based on business value, stakeholder feedback, and strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with the overall product vision and roadmap.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from across the organisation, including business users, IT teams, and senior management, to gather requirements, elicit feedback, and validate solutions.
• Manage stakeholders with conflicting requirements and priorities to ensure the team delivers to meet team goals.
• Act as the primary liaison between the business and development teams, providing clear direction, guidance, and support throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Partner with business analysts, architects, and developers to translate business requirements into actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.
• Ensure the delivery teamwork is managed across the development lifecycle and that management of incidents, problems and technical debt is prioritised alongside new development work.
• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, and review sessions, ensuring that development efforts are focused on delivering maximum value and meeting quality standards.
• Monitor and track the progress of software delivery initiatives, identifying and mitigating risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Champion a customer-centric mindset, advocating for the needs of end-users and stakeholders throughout the development process, and incorporating feedback into product iterations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in the Cybersecurity scanning sector, leveraging insights to inform product strategy and roadmap prioritisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement governance processes, compliance requirements, and security standards applicable to financial services software solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in software delivery practices, leveraging Agile frameworks, best practices, and tools to optimise productivity, quality, and efficiency.

What you39ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in software delivery, preferably within Cybersecurity or the financial services / banking industry.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, with experience in Scrum, Kanban, or similar frameworks, and the ability to apply Agile principles to software delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in defining and prioritising product backlogs, creating user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional distributed teams, facilitate collaboration, and drive consensus on product requirements and priorities.
• Proficiency in Agile collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Good knowledge of ITIL methodologies or can demonstrate use of such – mostly in the area of SLM, Service Continuity, Information Security Management, Change, Incident & Problem management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex business problems and drive innovative solutions.
• Certification(s) such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) are desirable.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders with conflicting requirements and priorities in a fast-paced changing environment.

What you39ll get in return

• Long-term B2B contract
• Hybrid work in Kraków
• Chance to work in newly developed Cybersecurity structures in international working environment.

What you need to do nowIf you39re interested in this role, click 39apply now39 to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.Hays Poland sp. z o.o. is an employment agency registered in a registry kept by Marshal of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship under the number 361.

Expected salary

Location

Kraków, małopolskie

Job date

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:58:17 GMT

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