Job Title: Product Owner (Contract - Remote/Hybrid, Europe-Based)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Engagement Type: Contract only (No permanent employees)
Location: Remote or hybrid within Europe
Overview
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Owner to support the delivery of a new in-house data management solution. This is a strategic, business-critical project replacing legacy tools, and the role requires close collaboration with development teams and stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Define and manage the product roadmap and backlog
2. Gather and translate business requirements into actionable user stories
3. Collaborate with Agile development teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
4. Align priorities and manage dependencies across other product teams
5. Communicate with senior stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment
6. Oversee the rollout of the solution to downstream users and technical teams
Requirements
7. Proven experience as a Product Owner in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)
8. Ability to translate business needs into clear product requirements
9. Strong communication and organisational skills
10. Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, Confluence, and Mural
11. Experience in energy trading is a plus, but not mandatory
Additional Information
12. Contractors only - we are only able to engage independent contractors or freelancers for this role
13. Must be based in Europe for time zone and collaboration purposes