# Mid-Level Product Owner

**Company:** [Alongside](null/companies/qaxqPSE5ubrx7t9x4PfEHY.md)
**Location:** Porto, Portugal
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Alongside

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## Description

**Alongside** partners with organizations to **drive digital transformation** and **build high-performing tech teams**.  

-   We are looking for a **Mid-Level Product Owner** to join a project at a company specializing in financial market operations.  
      
    **Responsibilities:**
-   Work closely with Product Managers and business stakeholders to understand and clarify requirements.
-   Translate business needs into clear epics and user stories.
-   Manage and prioritize the product backlog and sprint priorities.
-   Support the development team throughout the Agile delivery process.
-   Coordinate releases, testing and bug prioritization.
-   Communicate progress, risks and dependencies to stakeholders.
-   Challenge requirements and help ensure the team is solving the right business problems.

## Requirements

-   3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar product-focused role.
-   Degree or equivalent professional experience.
-   Experience gathering and analysing business requirements and translating them into **clear epics, user stories and acceptance criteria**.
-   Hands-on experience with **backlog management, prioritization and sprint planning**.
-   Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with **business stakeholders, Product Managers and technical teams**.
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge requirements and identify the underlying business need.
-   Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate clearly about **priorities, progress, risks and dependencies**.
-   Comfortable supporting development teams throughout the product lifecycle, including **refinement, development, testing and release activities**.
-   Experience coordinating **UAT, product testing and bug prioritization** is valued.
-   Solid knowledge of **Agile/Scrum methodologies**.
-   Technical knowledge or previous exposure to **software development, SaaS or cloud-based products** is a plus.
-   **Fluent English**, both written and spoken.

## Benefits

-   Technical guidance and continuous mentorship
-   Participation in real-world projects
-   Collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth
-   Opportunity for career progression
-   **Hybrid work model:** Porto office (3 days per month of home office)