Product Owner

Jobup; Prilly; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SICPA, a Swiss technology leader, is seeking a Product Owner for the Sovereign Data Platform to transform complex data into actionable insights that support decision-making.

You will collaborate with customers, stakeholders, data engineers, and engineers to prioritize features, define user stories, and deliver high-value analytics capabilities in a secure, regulatory environment. This role also involves working on dashboards and AI-powered insights across a global public sector context.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Product Owner/Product Manager in data analytics or BI
• Experience with Agile/Scrum backlog management
• Strong data platforms, dashboards, analytics experience
• Translate business needs into clear user stories & acceptance criteria
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication
• Collaborative work with data engineers, software engineers, UX, data scientists
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar tools
• Exposure to AI/ML or predictive analytics a plus
• Experience in government, compliance or public sector a plus
• Fluent in English/French a plus

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a clear backlog for Sovereign Data Platform
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, sales, data scientists, and engineers
• Translate business needs into user stories and acceptance criteria
• Own and prioritize the delivery roadmap for high-value features
• Drive dashboards, analytics apps, anomaly detection, and AI recommendations
• Work with UX and engineering on intuitive experiences and data visualization
• Facilitate communication across stakeholders on priorities and risks
• Partner with data/software QA, DevOps, and data science through lifecycle
• Monitor adoption, feedback, and metrics to drive improvements
• Promote data-driven decisions and analytics best practices

Skills

Product Ownership

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder Management

Data Platforms

Data Analytics

Dashboards & Insights

Jira & Confluence

AI/ML exposure

Public Sector Knowledge

English/French (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Established in 1927, SICPA is a Swiss private technology company that supports the effective governance and long‑term prosperity of nations.

SICPA sets the pulse of sovereignty, enabling governments to protect their citizens, sovereign assets, and economies. Best known for securing the majority of the world’s banknotes, SICPA operates across five continents.Today, our platform for sovereignty delivers integrated solutions safeguarding revenue mobilisation, natural resources, health, and brand protection as well as digital sovereignty and secure public services.

Product Owner – Sovereign Data Platform

We are looking for a Product Owner to contribute to the development of the Sovereign Data Platform, transforming complex data into actionable insights that support informed decision‑making and deliver measurable value.

ROLE

• Define and maintain a clear, prioritized product backlog for the Sovereign Data Platform based on business goals, customer needs, market opportunities, and technical dependencies
• Collaborate with customers, business stakeholders, sales teams, data scientists, architects, and engineering teams to gather requirements and align priorities
• Translate business needs into actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, analytical requirements, and product increments
• Own and prioritize the delivery roadmap, ensuring a continuous flow of high‑value functionality and measurable business outcomes
• Drive the development of dashboards, analytical applications, anomaly detection capabilities, predictive insights, and AI‑powered recommendations
• Work closely with UX and engineering teams to ensure intuitive user experiences, effective information architecture, and meaningful data visualization
• Facilitate communication and alignment across stakeholders, providing transparency on priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery progress
• Partner with data engineering, software engineering, QA, DevOps, and data science teams throughout the delivery lifecycle, including discovery, refinement, planning, testing, and release activities
• Monitor product adoption, customer feedback, and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous product evolution
• Promote data‑driven decision making and best practices in analytics and insights across the organization

PROFILE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or in a comparable role within a data, analytics, business intelligence, or software development environment
• Experience managing and prioritizing product requirements in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics, reporting, dashboards, and insights solutions
• Ability to translate complex business needs into clear, testable, and value‑driven product requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including business stakeholders, data engineers, software engineers, UX specialists, and data scientists
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured and outcome‑oriented mindset
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar product delivery platforms
• Exposure to AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, or decision‑support systems is an advantage
• Experience in government, compliance, track & trace, fuel integrity, tax, or public sector domains is a plus
• Fluent in English / French is a plus

JOIN US!

• Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees
• Respectful entrepreneurship and a long‑term vision are key for success
• Our people contribute to a more secure world
• Diversity at all levels of an organisation is a strength

We offer an exciting and challenging role, with great potential for personal development within a unique organization in a
fascinating industry. Your file will be handled with utmost confidentiality and discretion.