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Alongside·Porto, Porto District, Portugal·Full-time

Product Owner

Posted 24 August 2026

Alongside is a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams.

We are looking for a Product Owner to join a project with one of our clients, a global leader in professional information solutions and software. Operating across more than 180 countries, the company develops technology-driven solutions for industries including Healthcare, Tax & Accounting, Financial & Corporate Compliance, and Legal & Regulatory.

You will play a key role in defining product priorities, managing the backlog and translating business and customer needs into clear, actionable requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities reflect business objectives and customer value;
  • Define clear and actionable user stories and acceptance criteria;
  • Gather and analyze requirements, translating business needs into well-defined product features;
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, UX, QA, Business Analysts, Product Managers and Scrum Masters;
  • Support the team in defining and achieving sprint goals;
  • Participate in PI Planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives and other Agile ceremonies;
  • Coordinate with multiple stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle;
  • Contribute to product and platform transition and enablement initiatives;
  • Help ensure alignment between customer needs, product priorities and technical delivery.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Ownership or Business Analysis within SaaS or enterprise software;
  • Strong ability to influence and lead without authority;
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies;
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

Nice to have

  • Experience with SAFe Agile;
  • CSPO, SAFe POPM, or equivalent certification.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model: 2 days per week at the office;
  • Collaborative and international work environment;
  • Opportunity to work on impactful software products and transformation projects;
  • Exposure to modern technologies, tools, and development practices;
  • Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals across different countries and areas of expertise.

Product Owner