Product Owner (part-time)

Ardanis; Portugal; On-site; EUR 106,482 - 147,371; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT Services firm in Lisbon is looking for a Product Owner to act as the bridge between business and development teams. The role demands expertise in Agile methodologies and the ability to prioritize user stories effectively. Ideal candidates will have 3 to 5 years of experience and be adept at managing product backlogs while ensuring quality before release. This part-time position offers an attractive salary range of $125,000–$173,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a software product or development environment.
• Solid understanding of Agile principles and hands-on experience with Scrum teams.
• Proven ability to write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the business and the development team.
• Own and manage the product backlog: prioritize and refine user stories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure proper building.

Skills

Agile Principles

User Story Writing

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Product Owner

We're looking for a Product Owner with strong experience in Agile environments and a clear understanding of Scrum practices. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building products that solve real problems and enjoys working closely with both business stakeholders and development teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the link between the business and the development team, translating the product vision into actionable user stories.
• Own and manage the product backlog: write, prioritise, and refine user stories based on business value and user impact.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, challenge assumptions, and ensure we’re building the right things.
• Work closely with UX/UI teams to define and improve user journeys.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure the product is tested and meets the agreed quality standards before release.
• Support product testing from both a business and functional perspective.
• Help the team stay aligned with the product vision and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a software product or development environment.
• Solid understanding of Agile principles and hands‑on experience working with Scrum teams.
• Proven ability to write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills: comfortable working with technical teams and business stakeholders alike.
• Experience with end‑to‑end product lifecycle, from discovery to delivery.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence or similar.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Scrum Product Owner certification (or similar) is a plus.

You’re a Good Fit If You…

• Care about the user and strive to deliver a great experience.
• Ask the "why" behind every feature and don't shy away from challenging requirements.
• Stay calm under pressure and know how to balance priorities.
• Enjoy working in fast‑paced, agile environments with cross‑functional teams.
• Are detail‑oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Salary: $125,000.00–$173,000.00