International consulting group founded in 2019, Ekkiden fosters an ecosystem of passionate and committed consultants who lead organizational, operational, and technological transformation projects in IT/Digital, Industry/R&D, and Sustainability, for large enterprises and SMEs in France, Switzerland, Spain, and Germany.
About the job :
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Product Owner with 5-6 years of experience to lead the integration and management of complex application features within AWS Cloud environments. As a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, you will ensure clear communication, effective product backlog management, and delivery of high-quality solutions that meet strategic business goals.- Hybrid position in Porto, Portugal
- Freelance position
Responsibilities:
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Stakeholder Management & Communication:
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Proactively initiate and manage communication with diverse business and technical stakeholders.
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Organize and facilitate workshops to align scope, define requirements, and set delivery expectations.
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Regularly report progress, manage risks, and facilitate issue resolution.
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Product Planning & Backlog Management:
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Translate business requirements into clear, actionable epics and user stories.
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Manage, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog aligned with business strategies.
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Define sprint goals and evaluate deliverables to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration:
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Work closely with development teams, architects, senior management, and product teams.
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Provide functional and technical insights to internal and external deliverables.
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Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the assigned products.
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Agile Product Ownership:
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Perform the Product Owner role effectively across agile teams.
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Actively engage in agile ceremonies to provide clarity, feedback, and strategic direction.
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Develop and manage release plans, setting clear internal and external expectations.
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Product Development Support:
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Collaborate with Product & Innovation teams to deeply understand business objectives.
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Validate and challenge requirements to ensure alignment with user and market needs.
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Coordinate creation of product mockups, wireframes, and prototypes.
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Testing & Quality Assurance:
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Lead and coordinate testing phases, including UAT, alpha, and beta testing.
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Prioritize, manage, and communicate bug fixes and enhancements.
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Strategic Alignment:
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Ensure integration efforts consistently align with business stakeholder expectations.
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Drive and maintain high-quality delivery leveraging AWS cloud solutions
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What we are looking for:
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3-5+ years of proven experience as Product Owner or Product Manager in agile/SaaS environments.
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Strong expertise in AWS services and cloud-based application integration.
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Excellent skills in stakeholder management, communication, and leadership.
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Demonstrable ability to define clear and actionable user stories, epics, and backlog prioritization.
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Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and associated tools (Jira, Confluence).
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Experience effectively working with cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Background in financial services, regulatory tech, or SaaS environments is highly advantageous.
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Certifications in Product Ownership, Agile methodologies, or AWS cloud services are preferred.
We offer:
🤝 Join us at the right time to make your mark in a fast-growing organization 🚀 Various missions and projects that will allow you to have a real impact on the company 💪 The ability to work autonomously and to drive new initiatives ✨ A career path adapted to your personality, both in terms of role and location 👍 A strong culture, based on sharing, respect, ambition, and team spirit 🙌 The opportunity to manage teams and develop your area of expertise by leading one of our squads 👩 Develop your management and leadership skills, because, at Ekkiden, consultants look after the careers of other consultants. Gone are the days when your career was driven by a salesman! ❤ Health insuranceWhat’s the Recruitment Process Like at Ekkiden?
At Ekkiden, we're committed to providing a positive experience for every candidate.
Initial Call: Our recruitment team will reach out to discuss your motivations and expectations. Interviews: You'll have one or two interviews with our business managers, depending on the role you're applying for. Client Meeting: Finally, you'll have the opportunity to meet with the client.While this is our standard process, we may make adjustments based on specific circumstances.
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