Product Owner

Overview:

We are seeking a Product Owner to join our team and design and launch a new digital platform through which IDC delivers its innovative data products to its customers.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for collaborating with stakeholders to understand the vision for the product, contributing to a product roadmap, and managing the dedicated part of the product backlog. The Product Owner will work closely with the development team to ensure that the product meets the needs of our customers and is delivered on time and within budget.

The Product Owner will report directly to the Vice President, Digital Product Management and work closely with the UX team and development teams building the platform.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the product.
• Collaborate on creation of the product roadmap based on the product vision.
• Work with the UX team to design the product features.
• Manage the product backlog and prioritize new features, defects, etc. based on customer needs.
• Work closely with the development team to ensure that the product meets the needs of our customers.
• Monitor and evaluate product progress at each stage of the process.
• Participate in Scrum meetings and product sprints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Product Owner or similar role delivering digital products.
• Prior experience with a data-driven and data focused product is highly desirable.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with databases, change management practices, and process engineering methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is a must have, additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Perks & Benefits

• We offer a unique opportunity to work on international projects with an international team, with daily communication in English and a guided introduction to everything you need to work independently.
• The stability of a worldwide large organization but also the thrill of working on a project almost from scratch!
• A complete benefit package (5 weeks of holidays, sickdays, meal allowance, cafeteria system).
• Flexibility to work from home most of the week.
• For when you do go to the office: lovely scenic offices across on the Charles Square, very close to the metro and tram.
• Certain flexibility to schedule your working hours.