Expert Product Owner (EPO)

We are looking for an Expert Product Owner (EPO)!

We are seeking a highly skilled Expert Product Owner (EPO) with 15+ years of experience in IT program management, agile methodologies, and technical leadership. This is a remote position based in Europe (far-site), ideal for a strategic and results-driven professional with expertise in Middleware systems, Agile frameworks, and data modeling.

Location : Europe (Remote – Far-site)

Start Date : Immediate

Experience : 15+ years in IT program management

What Will You Do?

1. Develop and coordinate an efficient Work Programme with multiple project teams.
2. Review, monitor, and manage program execution while ensuring high standards of quality, satisfaction, and performance.
3. Drive program governance, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
4. Act as the final authority for decisions on priority, business value, and functionality in an agile environment.
5. Engage with stakeholders to validate requirements and propose solutions by integrating IT tools with business process improvements.
6. Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value and return on investment.
7. Define and validate user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint deliverables in collaboration with development teams.
8. Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos, ensuring effective SCRUM implementation.
9. Facilitate user acceptance and product deployment while maintaining high-quality standards.
10. Manage communication and transparency, ensuring smooth information dissemination across teams.
11. Identify and resolve defects, support test strategy development, and contribute to continuous improvement.
12. May also perform the role of Scrum Master when required.

Requirements :

15+ years of experience in IT program / project management.

Strong background in Middleware systems (Weblogic, Oracle Service Bus) and messaging platforms (JMS, Apache Kafka).

Extensive knowledge of JEE and RDBMS, with experience in system and data modeling (UML & BPMN).

Expertise in Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe) and Agile tools such as Jira and Atlassian suite.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to write clear and structured technical documentation and participate in high-level technical discussions.

Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects in multicultural environments.

Experience working with European Commission projects and handling confidential data is a plus.

French and English proficiency (B2 level or higher) is preferred.

Preferred Certifications & Standards :

Program Management, Agile, SAFe certifications are highly desirable.

At least 3 years of expertise in Weblogic or other JEE containers.

At least 5 years of experience in Data & Process Modeling.

Why Join Us?

Lead digital transformation projects in a large-scale, international organization.

Work remotely from Europe in a multicultural environment with a dynamic team.

High-impact role with ownership over strategic IT initiatives and agile implementation.

Competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Apply now or send your resume to (emailprotected) and take your career to the next level!