Product Owner (Data, Analytics & AI)

TL;DR

Product Owner (Data, Analytics & AI): Managing the development of data-driven and AI solutions for industrial applications with an accent on real-time reporting, analytical data models, and AI platform architecture. Focus on translating product roadmaps into actionable backlogs, integrating Azure AI services, and delivering production-ready data products.

Location: Remote (Finland)

Company

hirify.global is a leading software and technology consulting company providing mission-critical solutions across various industries.

What you will do

• Translate product strategy into concrete development items and maintain the team backlog
• Lead backlog refinement and collaborate with UX and engineering on specifications
• Define and uphold the Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD)
• Manage interfaces and dependencies with other Product Owners and Architects
• Engage directly with customers to validate solutions and drive co-innovation
• Monitor and report on team KPIs to ensure transparency and delivery of objectives

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Owner in agile environments focused on Data, Reporting, and AI
• Proficiency with agile frameworks such as Scrum and SAFe
• Experience with live/near-real-time reporting, dashboarding, and analytical data models
• Knowledge of modern data and AI platform architectures (e.g., event-driven pipelines)
• Experience with Azure and AI tool stack (OpenAI / Azure AI Services)
• English: Fluency required

Nice to have

• Knowledge of data governance principles (quality, lineage, access control)
• Familiarity with Power BI and SQL Server (SSIS and SSAS)
• Understanding of MES data structures and operational data in manufacturing
• Industry knowledge of the Paper/Board business

Culture & Benefits

• Direct influence on product roadmap in a fast-growing, innovative environment
• Continuous learning opportunities and mentorship
• Modern, flexible working setup
• Culture centered on transparency, co-creation, and experimentation