Product Owner

at  Segpay

ABOUT SEGPAY:

At Segpay, we are dedicated to providing secure and robust payment solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our dynamic environment encourages collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enabling our team members to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the payment processing industry. We are currently seeking a passionate, driven, and detail-oriented Product Owner to join our Operations team and play a pivotal role in our product development journey.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Product Owner at Segpay, you will serve as a crucial bridge between stakeholders and development teams, translating product visions into practical solutions. You will excel in a hybrid development environment that seamlessly integrates Agile and Waterfall methodologies, adapting your approach based on project requirements. Additionally, you will utilize your SQL expertise to support data-driven decision-making throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation through to release, ensuring that all developments align with both business goals and user needs.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within hybrid or Agile/Waterfall environments. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the payment processing industry is highly desirable. Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira and strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis will be advantageous.
• Communication: Strong communication skills are essential for this role, as you will need to articulate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You should also be skilled at managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Problem-Solving: We seek individuals with strong analytical skills who can assess complex data and situations, providing clear and actionable recommendations based on their findings.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) is required. Professional certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) would be beneficial but are not mandatory for application.

• Product Strategy: You will define and communicate product goals, objectives, and success metrics. By collaborating with Quality Assurance teams, you’ll ensure products meet defined criteria before releases, maintaining high standards of technical and business quality.
• Backlog Management: As a Product Owner, you will assist in prioritizing and managing the product backlog effectively, refining high-level requirements into actionable user stories and specific tasks that the development team can execute.
• Sprint Planning and Iteration Management: You will collaborate with Agile teams to plan sprints meticulously and prioritize tasks to maximize productivity. Your leadership will help to address and eliminate any obstacles the team faces, ensuring that projects adhere to timelines while remaining adaptable to feedback.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment among diverse groups. By gathering and clarifying project requirements alongside business leaders, you’ll contribute to cohesive project strategies that respect both Agile development and Waterfall planning aspects.
• Risk and Change Management: In this role, you will identify potential risks early in the development process and address them proactively. Effectively managing scope changes in a structured manner will minimize disruptions to the delivery timeline, ensuring that projects stay on track.
• Reporting and Metrics: You will track and report on project progress, utilizing both Agile metrics (such as velocity and burndown) and traditional project management tools (like Gantt charts and timelines) as needed. Providing clear and regular status updates to stakeholders will be a critical component of your work.