Medium Product Owner

As a Medium Product Owner at our company, you'll be responsible for defining product vision and managing the product backlog. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that development aligns with user needs and business goals. Your role will be pivotal in implementing Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban to optimize workflows and achieve project objectives. Your experience in Trade & Supply Chain Finance products will be crucial in driving product success.

To qualify for the Medium Product Owner role, you need a Certificate of Higher Education or a Master's degree along with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position. An additional year of experience in Trade & Supply Chain Finance products and banking asset distribution is also essential. A technical background would be a strong plus, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively with development teams.

Success as a Medium Product Owner in our company requires strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban. Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams is also critical for effective project management and team collaboration. Additionally, a solid understanding of Trade & Supply Chain Finance products will help you in prioritizing the product backlog effectively.

While a background in Trade & Supply Chain Finance products is essential, knowledge in payment channels/formats (like ISO) and insights into accounting and regulatory reporting can greatly enhance your application. These additional skills and experiences could set you apart as an ideal candidate for the Medium Product Owner position.

As a Medium Product Owner, you'll enjoy a hybrid work environment that allows for flexibility. You'll spend 2 days in the office collaborating with your team and the rest of the week working remotely. This setup fosters a balance between team interaction and personal productivity, ensuring you can deliver impactful results with the support of your colleagues.

In your response, highlight specific projects you've managed, your role in those projects, and the methodologies you employed. Emphasize your understanding of user needs and how you prioritized tasks to meet business objectives. Mention any tools you used, such as JIRA or Confluence, especially in an Agile environment.

Discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks, such as utilizing the MoSCoW method or impact vs. effort analysis. Explain how you incorporate stakeholder feedback, market research, and user data into your decision-making process. Mention the importance of aligning priorities with the overall product vision and goals.

Share insights into the unique challenges and opportunities within Trade & Supply Chain Finance. Discuss factors such as regulatory compliance, user experience, and integration with payment processes. Highlight how these elements impact product development and success in the market.

Illustrate your approach to managing stakeholder feedback by emphasizing communication and negotiation skills. Discuss how you facilitate discussions to find common ground, focusing on user needs and business objectives to reach consensus.

Choose a project that highlights your ability to overcome obstacles. Outline your specific responsibilities and the challenges faced, how you addressed them, and what the final results were. Be sure to include metrics if possible to show the project's impact.

Discuss your experience with Agile methodologies, focusing on Scrum and Kanban if applicable. Explain why you believe these frameworks are effective, mentioning benefits like adaptability, team collaboration, and continuous feedback. Share examples of how you've implemented these methodologies in past roles.

Talk about your strategies for maintaining team alignment, such as regular stand-ups, sprint reviews, and using collaborative tools like Confluence and JIRA. Emphasize the importance of transparent communication and shared objectives in keeping the team focused and engaged.

Explain that a Product Owner acts as a bridge between the stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that user stories are well-defined and understood. Talk about the importance of the Product Owner in maximizing team output and delivering value through effective backlog management.

Discuss your flexibility in adapting to changes while maintaining project integrity. Explain your process for evaluating the impact of changes on timelines and resources, and methods for communicating updates to the team and stakeholders. Highlight your commitment to delivering value despite change.

Express genuine interest and enthusiasm for the role by discussing the company's vision, culture, and the exciting projects you’ll work on. Highlight how your skills and experiences make you a strong fit for the position and how you can contribute to the company's success.