Senior Product Owner

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Full-timeColombo, Sri Lanka

The Company

Founded in 1999, we are a global technology enabler and pioneer in offering end-to-end software development and maintenance services through team augmentation with expertise in the rapidly growing and evolving tech ecosystems of Scandinavia and beyond. We specialise in building and managing dedicated, high-performing software development teams with full stack development competencies. Our products power leading organisations across several sectors, including healthcare, construction, oil and gas, marine, logistics, manufacturing, retail, finance, travel and hospitality, education and more.

From insights to software development, we take an industry-agnostic approach and offer a comprehensive tech stack and domain knowledge to deliver innovations at speed and scale. Collectively, our company manages 700+ tech professionals under its brand. For over 25 years, we co-create the evolution of our clients' software applications while actively participating in the innovation journey and product strategy through exceptional delivery of tech services. Partner with us for tech-inspired collaborations; together, we build.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Product Owner to join our team and drive the delivery of high-quality software solutions in a distributed Agile environment. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement ensuring teams stay aligned and customers receive exceptional value

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead and support distributed Agile development teams, providing clear direction and ensuring alignment on priorities.
  • Own and manage the product backlog, including writing high-quality user stories and defining acceptance criteria.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure consistent requirements, clarity, and alignment.
  • Conduct all essential Agile ceremonies; sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily standups
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, QA, and business teams to ensure smooth delivery cycles

What we’re looking for

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience as a PO leading distributed Agile teams.
  • Strong background in user story development, backlog management, and requirement prioritization.
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholders and drive alignment at all levels.
  • Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, GitHub
  • Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Qualifications

  • A scientific or research-based background (e.g., biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, materials science, or related fields).
  • Experience working with software solutions that design, automate, or orchestrate scientific workflows (e.g., lab automation, computational workflows, scientific data platforms).

Benefits

  • Great Remuneration 💰
  • Flexible Work Arrangement 🏠
  • Performance Bonus 🏦
  • Private Health Insurance 🏥
  • Paid Time Off 🌴
  • Accelerated Career Growth 📚
  • Latest Tech Equipment 💻
  • International Exposure 🚀
  • Exciting Company Events 🥳

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