Product Owner

TL;DR

Product Owner (Agile): Leading agile software product development teams by defining and prioritizing user stories, managing product backlogs, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver complex public sector digitalization projects. Focus on agile-at-scale methodologies, stakeholder communication, and product increment delivery.

Location: Hybrid in Athens, Greece

Company

hirify.global is a European technology company dedicated to responsible digitalisation and building innovative solutions for public and private organizations.

What you will do

• Define and prioritize user stories and manage product backlog for agile teams.
• Coordinate refinement sessions and guide teams using Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver functional product increments.
• Contribute to wireframe design and document domain requirements.
• Facilitate customer sessions and stakeholder demos to gather feedback.
• Ensure alignment between product teams, development teams, and business analysts.

Requirements

• Location: Hybrid work model in Athens, Greece
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field; 6+ years as Product Owner, Product Manager, or IT Business Analyst.
• Experience with large-scale software projects, preferably in public sector domains.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English required

Nice to have

• Agile certifications such as CSPO, PSPO, or PSM.
• Experience in software development or testing.
• Familiarity with XML and JSON.
• Google Project Management certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Modern work environment with hybrid working model.
• Competitive compensation and benefits including health and life insurance.
• Meal and commuting allowances.
• Continuous learning opportunities with unlimited access to Udemy for Business.
• Personalized development plans and well-being activities.