Product Owner

Thales; À distance; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global technology company is looking for a motivated Product Owner in France to lead the development and delivery of products. This role involves acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, ensuring features meet customer needs. Responsibilities include defining the product vision, managing the backlog, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in a related field and possess strong Agile knowledge. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Prestations

Career development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Product Owner in secure document or government-related environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and marketing teams.

Responsabilités

• Define and communicate product vision and roadmap.
• Gather and manage product requirements.
• Maintain and prioritize product backlog.

Connaissances

Agile methodology

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Description du poste

Location: Praha, Czechia Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure. Thales in the Czech Republic employs over 400 people from 45 different nationalities. A total of 15 teams work on projects for government agencies, banking, mobile services and the Internet Of Things (IoT) technology. At the core of our business is the development of software which we configure and embed in a multitude of different devices and form factors. These include many kinds of payment cards, SIM cards, travel passes, secure eBanking devices, authentication tokens, machine identification modules (MIM), and secure ID documents including ePassports, eID and eHealth cards, as well as eDriving licenses. Because of the international environment surrounding us every day, it comes as no surprise that English is our official corporate language.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Product Owner to lead the development and delivery of our products. The Product Owner will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that product features meet customer needs and align with business goals. As a Software Product Owner within the IBS R&D team, you will maximize the value of multiple products developed by the team, contributing to the marketing vision of governmental services based on secure document issuance.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Gather, analyze, and manage product requirements, prioritize backlog, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality items.
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog for multiple products.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including development, design, marketing, and sales.
• Ensure clear communication of product goals and progress to all stakeholders.
• Participate and drive Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a liaison between technical, marketing, and customer teams to ensure clear communication and alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Product Owner, preferably in secure document or government-related product environments.
• Strong Agile methodology knowledge and experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and marketing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Passion for contributing to e-government and secure document issuance solutions.

Key Competencies

• Value Analysis and Cost Estimation
• Requirement Development and Management
• Lean/Agile Engineering Practices
• Problem Solving and Risk & Opportunities Management
• Product Line Engineering
• Scheduling and Resource Management
• Strong Understanding of Business Needs
• Take smart risks
• Create customer intimacy
• Promote collaboration

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!