Product Owner

1. Role Overview

The Product Owner (PO) is responsible for defining the product vision managing the product backlog and ensuring the delivery of high-value features aligned with business objectives for the STEP v2 OutSystems platform.

2. Key Responsibilities

Define and communicate the product vision roadmap and priorities.

Own and manage the product backlog:

o Create prioritize and refine user stories

o Define acceptance criteria

Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding product decisions.

Ensure alignment between business goals and development deliverables.

Collaborate with Solution Architects and development teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and OutSystems best practices.

Lead sprint planning and backlog grooming sessions.

Validate deliverables and accept/reject completed work.

Ensure timely delivery of features and incremental value.

Monitor product performance and recommend improvements.

Manage dependencies risks and scope changes.

Ensure compliance with organizational standards and governance.

3. Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business IT or related discipline.

6 years of experience in product management or as a Product Owner.

Strong experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Proven track record of managing enterprise-level digital products.

Experience working with cross-functional teams (development UX architecture).

4. Preferred Skills

Experience with OutSystems or other low-code platforms.

Knowledge of enterprise platforms APIs and system integrations.

Experience in digital transformation or modernization projects.

Certification(s) such as:

o Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent

Familiarity with DevOps processes and tools.

5. Key Competencies

Strong decision-making and prioritization skills

Strategic thinking and product visioning

Stakeholder engagement at senior levels

Ability to balance technical and business perspectives

Results-driven mindset

English Level: B2-C1

Optional (Nice-to-Have for Both Roles in This RFP Context)

Experience working with international organizations or large institutions (e.g. World Bank IFC etc.)

Familiarity with governance security and compliance requirements

Experience with cloud environments (Azure preferred)

Exposure to microservices architecture and API-first design