Product owner/IT

For our client we are looking for Product owner.

Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in technical English (e.g. technical translation/ localization/internationalization, the creation of technical documentation, requirements engineering or software solution analysis) to join our team as a Product Owner.You will initially be involved in working with our clients and engineering teams. You will oversee the development of the customer-specific product customizations from start to finish, working to elicit and identify business requirements, identify new functionality and enhancements, negotiate scope and subsequently assist the engineering team in delivering a solution that meets customer needs. You will also make sure the customizations are documented in a consistent way so that they could subsequently be implemented in the base product.
As you gain in-depth knowledge of our portfolio, cross-product dependencies and integrations through delivery to customers, you will become more involved in working with our customers and engineering teams to own, shape and drive the products we create, including our cloud roadmap. You will have the autonomy to oversee the scope of product releases ensuring development is carried out against a well-refined, prioritized feature backlog. Your role will be key in ensuring product development is focused on work items that provide maximum value aligned with product strategy.

Location
This position is a hybrid role based in our Technology Centre in Warsaw, Poland, with the possibility of full remote work for the right candidate after successful onboarding.

What we value
Active listening and conceptual thinking. Enthusiasm for learning about and communicating new technology and concepts.
Commitment to quality and accuracy in communication and writing, with the potential to translate complex technical subjects into clear, concise requirements suited for the intended audience.
Ability to prioritize, adapt, and operate in unstructured environments as part of a fast-moving team.

What you bring with you
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Excellent communication (English C2), presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across business and technology organizations.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
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Ability to meet deadlines and work under moderate supervision.
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Ability to proofread the work of colleagues and identify discrepancies.
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Ability to travel internationally (up to 20% of time).
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Ability to work across multiple time zones internationally if required.

What you will be doing
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Customer Demonstrations - Conducting product demostrations and workshops as part of the requirements management process.
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Requirements Elicitation - Gathering and understanding requirements from various sources: technical documentation, formal proposals and contracts, stakeholders (including customers, end users, and international business stakeholders).
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Requirements Analysis - Analyzing the gathered requirements to ensure they are clear, complete, consistent, and testable.
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Requirements Specifications - For customer delivery, documenting the analyzed requirements in a clear and concise format, often in a Functional Requirements Document, leveraging standard tools such as Word, Polarion X or Jira. Additionally, for product development, developing product specifications including in-depth capability and feature descriptions as well as fully elaborated user stories.
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Requirements Management - Tracking and managing changes to requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
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Collaboration - Working closely with other team members, including product managers, other product owners, developers, and testers to ensure a shared understanding of the product requirements. 
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Enhance Customer Support - Providing continuous guidance and assistance to customers, fostering product engagement and maximizing its usage.

What you need to do now 

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