Technical Product Owner

Intellias; Poland; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellias invites you to join as a Technical Product Owner to drive cloud-based services and data products for a global dealer network and enterprise customers. You will own the backlog, elicit requirements with stakeholders, translate business needs into technical specs, and define the product vision and release plans in close collaboration with engineering teams.

You will lead agile ceremonies, monitor product metrics, and ensure traceability across features, releases, and artefacts.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a Technical Product Owner or similar role in Agile software delivery environments.
• Proven experience managing backlogs of medium-to-high complexity with prioritization methods (MoSCoW, RICE).
• Strong requirements lifecycle management: elicitation, docs, acceptance criteria, traceability.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions with engineering teams (Java-based ecosystems).
• Understanding of APIs, data flows, distribution, and software architecture fundamentals.
• Define product vision, roadmap, and release plans aligned with stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-level stakeholder engagement and communication in Agile settings.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, defined, prioritized, and aligned with objectives.
• Lead requirements elicitation with workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions.
• Translate needs into clear requirements (user stories, acceptance criteria, non-functional).
• Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and release plans across teams.
• Drive prioritization balancing customer value, feasibility, and business goals.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability across features and releases.
• Collaborate with engineering to define solutions and support decisions.
• Act as bridge between business and technical teams for alignment.
• Validate solutions via acceptance criteria, demos, and UAT participation.

Skills

Agile software delivery

Backlog management

Requirements lifecycle

Elicitation & documentation

Translate business needs to tech

Java-based ecosystems

Microservices architectures

APIs & distributed systems

Product vision & roadmap

Stakeholder engagement

Agile ceremonies

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

PSPO

CSPO

SAFe PO/PM

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Java

Kafka

AWS

APIs

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Drivers of change, it’s your time to pave new ways. Intellias, a leading software provider in the automotive industry, invites you to develop the future of driving. Join the team and create products used by millions of people in the world.

Project Overview

Intellias is partnering with a Fortune 100, Midwest-based industrial manufacturer to modernize and expand a suite of cloud-based services and data products used by a global network of dealers, enterprise customers, and internal business units. Our cross-functional teams deliver scalable APIs, event-driven services, and analytics pipelines that power quoting, ordering, asset telemetry, diagnostics, and lifecycle support for heavy equipment in the field.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a Technical Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role in Agile software delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Proven experience managing product backlogs of medium-to-high complexity, including prioritization using advanced techniques (e.g., MoSCoW, RICE, value vs. complexity)
• Strong expertise in requirements lifecycle management: elicitation, documentation (user stories, acceptance criteria), validation, and traceability
• Experience translating business needs into technical solutions in collaboration with engineering teams (preferably Java-based ecosystems, microservices architectures)
• Solid understanding of software architecture fundamentals, APIs, data flows, and distributed systems
• Demonstrated ability to define product vision and roadmap aligned with business goals and stakeholder expectations
• Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement and communication across multiple levels (business, technical, leadership)
• Hands-on experience with Agile ceremonies (backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and ownership of delivery outcomes
• Strong analytical skills with experience in current state analysis, gap analysis, and solution evaluation
• Experience working with metrics and KPIs to measure product performance and drive continuous improvement
• Strong ownership, decision-making capability, and ability to balance business value, technical constraints, and delivery timelines
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Nice to Have

• Experience working in cloud-based environments on AWS and understanding of cloud-native product constraints
• Background in data-driven products, analytics platforms, or event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka)
• Experience with enterprise-scale products or multi-team/multi-product environments
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and collaboration with design teams
• Experience in automotive, industrial, or IoT domains
• Certification such as PSPO, CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives and stakeholder needs
• Lead requirements elicitation and collaboration with stakeholders using advanced techniques (workshops, interviews, discovery sessions)
• Translate business needs into clear, structured requirements (user stories, acceptance criteria, non-functional requirements) ensuring readiness for development
• Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and release plans, aligning across engineering and business teams
• Drive requirements prioritization using value-driven approaches, balancing customer impact, technical feasibility, and business goals
• Ensure end-to-end requirements traceability, maintaining consistency across features, releases, and implementation artifacts
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to define solution approaches, clarify requirements, and support design decisions
• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring mutual understanding and alignment
• Validate delivered solutions against business needs through acceptance criteria, demos, and UAT participation
• Monitor and evaluate product performance metrics, identifying gaps between expected and actual value and driving improvements
• Support solution validation and continuous improvement, including defect triage, feedback analysis, and backlog adjustments
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and scope changes, ensuring transparency and proactive mitigation
• Facilitate and actively participate in Agile ceremonies, ensuring efficient team collaboration and delivery flow
• Maintain clear and structured product documentation (e.g., PRDs, backlog artifacts, Confluence pages)
• Contribute to process improvements in product management, requirements practices, and cross-team collaboration

Why this position

At Intellias, where technology takes center stage, people always come before processes. We're dedicated to cultivating a tech-savvy environment that empowers individuals to unlock their true potential and achieve extraordinary results. Our customized benefits not only prioritize your well-being but also charge your professional growth, making this opportunity an ideal match for tech enthusiasts like you.