Product Owner

Company Overview

Glass Lewis is the world’s choice for governance solutions. We enable institutional investors and publicly-listed companies to make sustainable decisions based in research and data. We cover 30,000+ meetings each year, across approximately 100 global markets.

Our customers include the majority of the world’s largest pension plans, mutual funds, and asset managers, collectively managing over $40 trillion in assets. We have teams located across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific giving us global reach with a local perspective on the important governance issues. Founded in 2003, Glass Lewis is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Kansas City, Missouri; Paris, France; Limerick, Ireland; Karlsruhe, Germany; Sydney, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; and Manila, Philippines.

Position:

We are looking for a skilled Product Owner (4 positions) to join our team in Timisoara, Romania. As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for representing the Product Manager and ensuring effective product delivery through collaboration with the development team. You will work closely with various stakeholders to understand and prioritize their needs, define product features, and create a clear product backlog. You will be an integral part of the product development process, from the initial idea to the final release. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize product requirements 

• Create and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it is prioritized and up to date 

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap 

• Work closely with the development team to ensure the product backlog is refined and ready for development 

• Participate in scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives 

• Provide input and direction to the development team during sprints 

• Regularly communicate progress and updates to stakeholders 

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role 

• Excellent understanding of Agile methodology and principles 

• Strong leadership and communication skills 

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and stakeholders 

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills 

• Familiarity with product management tools such as Jira or Trello
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and processes 

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development 

• Collaborative and agile work environment 

• Ability to shape and impact product development 

• Work-life balance and flexible work hours