Senior Product Owner

Software at Scale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Software at Scale is seeking a Senior Product Owner in Sydney, Australia, to lead the design and delivery of digital products that balance user experience, engineering excellence, and business outcomes.

You will collaborate with developers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders, turning complex requirements into clear technical specs and actionable user stories. Australian work rights are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Owner in digital projects, particularly in designing and delivering digital-first solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyse, and document requirements for digital products.
• Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions to identify business needs, gaps, and opportunities, ensuring alignment with user and business goals.
• Translate complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications, ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders and development teams.
• Define and map end-to-end customer journeys, with a focus on improving digital touchpoints and experiences.
• Drive the adoption of digital best practices and standards, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and products.

Skills

Product Owner experience

Requirements gathering

User stories & wireframes

Digital ecosystems (web apps, cloud)

Agile & Scrum

Cross-functional collaboration

JIRA

Confluence

Communication skills

Payments experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Our 'black belt' specialists are leaders in their domains: digital champions, delivery-focused experts, top-tier security professionals, AI thought leaders, and engineering best practice advocates.

With a global presence and local expertise, we deliver innovative solutions without compromising on quality. Our multidisciplinary teams provide tailored expertise to solve complex problems at scale, ensuring engineering excellence through our top technologists.

Empower Your Career with Us

Are you ready to join a dynamic team that empowers businesses through robust engineering capabilities? We seek talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency and a focus on execution.

Overview of the Role

As a Senior Product Owner, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting innovative digital products that seamlessly integrate user experience, engineering excellence, and business outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders, to gather, analyse, and document requirements for cutting-edge digital products.
• Facilitating workshops and brainstorming sessions to identify business needs, gaps, and opportunities, ensuring alignment with user and business goals.
• Translating complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications, ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders and development teams.
• Defining and mapping end-to-end customer journeys, with a focus on improving digital touchpoints and experiences.
• Driving the adoption of digital best practices and standards, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and products.

Australian work rights are required for this position.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Product Owner in digital projects, particularly in designing and delivering digital-first solutions.
• Strong expertise in requirements gathering, process mapping, and crafting user stories and wireframes for digital products.
• A deep understanding of digital ecosystems, including web applications and cloud-based platforms.
• Payments experience would be advantageous
• Familiarity with modern software development practices, including Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar collaboration platforms.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on driving quality and delivering exceptional outcomes.