Product Owner

Job Title: Software Product Owner

Location: Remote (Ireland-based)

Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Product Owner to join our team. You will play a key role in driving product development and delivery, working closely with stakeholders, business teams, and development squads. This position is remote, but applicants must be based in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is clearly defined, prioritised, and aligned with business goals.
• Translate business requirements into well-structured user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and communicate the product vision.
• Work closely with Agile teams, ensuring alignment with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) practices.
• Participate in PI (Program Increment) planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and reviews.
• Ensure features deliver real business value, balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, and delivery timelines.
• Act as the key decision-maker on product functionality and priority within the team.
• Monitor delivery progress and adjust backlog priorities as needed.
• Advocate for agile ways of working and contribute to continuous improvement within teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Owner in a software development environment.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Agile methodologies and SAFe.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, UX, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to articulate vision and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while staying connected to a distributed team.
• Must be based in Ireland with the right to work.

Nice to Have

• Background in software engineering, business analysis, or product management.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and SaaS products.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), CSPO).