Product Owner at Jumio

Role Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Product Owner is to lead the strategic direction and execution of product development initiatives within the realm of technologies. This involves translating business requirements into actionable plans, overseeing the development process, and continuously evaluating product performance to drive iterative improvements. By fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, the Product Owners ensures the successful delivery of products that meet the company's objectives and industry standards

Role Value:

The Product Owner plays a pivotal role in driving the development and enhancement of cutting-edge technologies. By aligning business needs with product management strategies, this role contributes significantly to the creation of high-quality solutions that deliver tangible value to both internal stakeholders and end-users
 
Example Role Responsibilities :

• As the Product Owner for Data Extraction you’ll collaborate closely with Machine Learning and Engineering on cutting-edge data extraction technologies (e.g. no-OCR VLM based extractions). Your primary responsibilities include understanding the business needs in alignment with Product Management and translating them into epics and user stories to enable the team to deliver value in time and quality.
• Close collaboration with all members of the cross-functional team, especially Engineering and Machine Learning
• Establish a clear understanding of the business value within the team
• Work closely with Product Managers to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value and company strategy
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand product requirements
• Partners with Data Analysts to report product capabilities/performance and decisions are made based on data
• Oversees product progress at each iteration
• Keep up to date with agile best practices and new trends
• Effectively communicating directly with stakeholders all over the globe

Relevant Experience and Qualifications :

• Minimum 3+ years professional experience as a Product Owner in an agile environment
• Understanding of Machine Learning and AI patterns (e.g. VLM, LLMs)
• Experience in working with ML/AI heavy teams
• Technical skills with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and processes
• Data-driven attitude
• Knowledge of agile processes and principles. Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or a similar framework is an advantage.
• Ability to work in an international context
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, conceptual and communication skills
• Excellent skills in spoken and written English

Great to have Experience and Qualifications
 
● Experience in Regulatory Compliance  
● Product Marketing Background
● Cross-Cultural Communication Skills 
● Advanced Data Analysis Skills 
● Knowledge of Biometric Security Standards

Key Characteristics and Attitudes :

• Energetic and eager to learn ● Follows SOPs and instructions
• World Class customer service ● Collaborative and collegiate
• Urgency and ownership ● Humble and helpful
• Teachable. Resilient. ● Positive attitude and proactive

@Work: Our newest office, Jumio is in Prestige Tech Park III and growing fast. A hub of technical excellence with Machine Learning enablement at its core the engineers and team are committed to learning and innovation. They set the bar high.