Product Owner (Technical)

You will

• Monitor and analyse product metrics.
• Be responsible for product validation backlog and product delivery backlog, both maintaining and prioritising.
• Define product requirements by working closely with the Business System Analyst team and the Product Designer team, based on the data from customer research and competitor analysis.
• Formulate, prioritise and verify product hypotheses aimed to improve product metrics and reach the goals.
• Provide management insight regarding the performance of the team based on the customer and process measures (A-level).
• Communicate the product strategy to the development team and define priorities on the iteration / quarter level.
• Coordinate activities across other product teams to enable delivery.
• Communicate the development plans (quarterly roadmaps) to the stakeholders.
• Clarify requirements during development, accept iteration results.
• Collaborate with Team Leader in order to improve the team’s processes and activities and break down business requirements into actionable software requirements.
• Be responsible for the process of tasks monitoring, milestones and the project’s status in order to make it visible to the team and to other stakeholders.
• Be responsible for all team activities' moderation (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospectives).
• Present the results of the iteration.
• Approve the team’s goals within the team and confirm its approval with the Product Designer.
• Report on product metrics, create quarter team goals with further approval.

The ideal candidate

• At least 3 years' of experience in a Product Owner role and a Tech / IT background.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or in “STEM” majors (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths).
• Previous experience with affiliates or in a Fintech environment would be an advantage.
• Experience in overseeing multi-function project teams with at least 10-15 team members including Designers, Developers, Business System Analysts, Data / Analytics and QA.
• Solid understanding of SDLC models and traditional Project Management principles and practices.
• Experience with widely successful Agile techniques, User Stories, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing etc.
• Knowledge in prioritizing projects, managing changes and customer expectations.
• Experience in Competitor analysis, Customer development and Product analytics knowledge.
• Experience defining product KPIs, Business modeling, P&L, ROI, creating Go to Market Strategy.
• Solid understanding of universal product metrics (Retention, Churn Rate, LTV, conversion etc.).
• Experience with A/B testing and UI/UX testing.
• Excellent skills and knowledge of facilitation, conflict resolution, continual improvement.
• Ability to perform a high-level of stakeholder management with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good time management and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English is a must, Russian would be an advantage.

What we offer

• An amazing work culture with the ability to thrive and grow within the company.
• Medical insurance for employees, spouse and children including dental and optical.
• Reimbursement of home working equipment.
• Reimbursement of co-working expenses.
• Get to know your Team' Trip to Cyprus or full relocation support to Cyprus if needed.
• Compensation of children's school fees (if located or relocating to Cyprus).
• Sports activities compensation.
• Birthday, marriage and baby delivery bonus.
• Extensive learning opportunities and professional development.
• Language courses allowance.
• Flexible public holidays.
• 21 days annual leave, paid sick leave and maternity leave.
• Flexible public holidays and Christmas break.