Product Owner

KCS IT; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KCS IT in Lisbon is looking for an experienced Product Owner to drive software development projects and collaborate with engineering, UX/UI and QA teams. The role requires 2–4 years of experience and a degree in Management, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.

You will articulate a clear product vision, manage the backlog, and work in a hybrid setup with 2 days per week at the office. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Degree in Management, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Solid technical knowledge of software product development practices and technologies, Agile/Scrum, is valued.
• Ability to work with several teams of professionals (engineering, UX/UI and QA) with various roles and be able to help them to collaborate and come to an agreement and acceptance on a solution or path.
• Outstanding and professional communication and presentation skills, with fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Strong capacity of organization and time management skills.
• Creative thinker with a vision and the ability to articulate it.
• Ability to work in a team and by objectives.
• Resilience, autonomy and ambition.

Responsibilities

• Lead product backlog and roadmap alignment across multiple teams.
• Coordinate with engineering, UX/UI and QA to reach consensus on solutions.
• Present product plans and progress to stakeholders with clear, concise communication.

Skills

Product Owner

Agile/Scrum

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Management, Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

We're looking for the special, unique and amazing YOU!

@KCS IT, we look for the ones that stands out, for those that always wants to be better and fight for it, and for those who has the same values that we do: dedication, energy, integrity, transparency, flexibility, trust, honesty, hard work, proactivity, team work.

We are looking for an Amazing: Product Owner

Seniority: 2 - 4 years

Work model: 2x per week @ office

The amazing you, will have:

• 2 to 4 years of experience as a Product Owner working on software development projects;
• Degree in Management, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent;
• Solid technical knowledge of software product development practices and technologies, Agile/Scrum, is valued;
• Ability to work with several teams of professionals (engineering, UX/UI and QA) with various roles and be able to help them to collaborate and come to an agreement and acceptance on a solution or path;
• Outstanding and professional communication and presentation skills, with fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory;
• Strong capacity of organization and time management skills;
• Creative thinker with a vision and the ability to articulate it;
• Ability to work in a team and by objectives;
• Resilience, autonomy and ambition.

Why should you become part of our family?

• You can develop a career that fits you: your career development is personalized, taking in consideration your needs and goals from the short to long term
• Interesting Challenges Ahead: you can work for several clients from different sectors of activity
• Free training programs: Our training and certification programs in languages, tech, behavior and business will help you to reach your full potential faster
• International projects in Benelux: you can gain international experience in Benelux and balance a new way of living with work
• Type of projects (depending on the project you might find one of these types of projects):
• In hybrid Systems: Is important to balance work with socialization, that’s why a hybrid system works for us and for you
• Full Remote projects: If you want to work while you enjoy the comfort of your home
• Full Onsite projects: if you prefer the company of your colleagues!
• Take care of your well-being: Enjoy our free nutrition, psychologist, general medicine appointments and our yoga and personal training days… all remote!

Who are we?

Founded in 2008 and based in Lisbon, KCS IT is a consulting company in the field of Information Technology and Services, focused on creating value for our clients through three main areas: Consulting, Outsourcing, Innovation and Training. Our commitment to talent development is unmistakable in the recent opening of the Porto, Leiria and Azores hubs, which aims to develop technology for the national and international market. Since 2018 we have been elected one of the 10 major companies in the "Index of Excellence", an initiative that aims to reward organizations that invest most in the development and satisfaction of their employees.

At KCS IT, we stand for equality and value diversity. We foster a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for all employees!

We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or any factor other than merit.

All applications with the required skills for the position are welcome!