Lead Product Owner

About us:

Allwyn Lottery Solutions is a subsidiary of Allwyn Entertainment Group – a leading multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy. We, in Allwyn LS, build better lotteries that return more to good causes by focusing on innovation, technology, efficiency, and safety across a growing casual gaming entertainment portfolio.

Our purpose is to make play better for all and our mission is to be a trusted and proactive guardian of all that is good in lotteries and casual gaming entertainment.  We believe in changing lives…a little or a lot…but always for the better. 

Allwyn Lottery Solutions is the global leader in designing and delivering captivating digital gaming solutions for lotteries worldwide. With our extensive industry experience, vast knowledge base, and diverse talent, we empower lotteries to create winners and support communities. Our collective expertise enables our clients to reach new players, expand brand engagement, and achieve long-term growth through sustainable and impactful technical solutions. Our differentiating factor lies in our ability to seamlessly engineer technical solutions that align with our client's visions.  Our vision is to be a leading global lottery-led entertainment platform by making gaming better for all, starting from the foundations and enabling our team to blaze new trails and serve as the ground for empowering our clients to achieve sustainable, long-term growth.

What makes this role exciting and challenging:

The Lead Product Owner (Lead PO) role in Allwyn Lottery Solutions is accountable for leading a team of highly skilled Product Owners managing customer accounts, and ensuring our products deliver maximum value. This role requires strong collaboration and communication skills, along with a blend of business and technical expertise, to drive alignment across product development cycles and Allwyn’s strategic goals.

Key Accountabilities and Duties:

Strategic Leadership & Product Alignment

• Lead Product Owners to ensure their decisions and priorities align with Allwyn’s company strategy and objectives.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, and stakeholders to align the product roadmap with strategic goals and customer value.
• Act as an ambassador for the product, serving as the primary technical contact for product-related queries.
• Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to focus on high-value work aligned with the product strategy.

Team & Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster effective collaboration among Product Owners, Tech Leads, and Delivery Managers to ensure clarity in requirements and technical excellence.
• Enhance transparency and direct communication between tech and business teams.
• Support POs in managing sprint planning, prioritization, and maintaining a well-prioritized backlog to meet delivery objectives.

Product Development Oversight

• Oversee the creation of epics, user stories, and other documentation to guide development teams.
• Ensure detailed specifications for product features are well-defined and clearly understood by development teams.
• Maintain a seamless prioritization, backlog management, and workflow delivery throughout the development lifecycle.

• Lead iteration review and/or demo sessions to present deliverables and gather stakeholder feedback.
• Conduct ABC sessions to accelerate business cases, capturing early high-level estimations for new projects, improvements, and services.

Continuous Improvement & Quality Enhancement

• Foster an environment of continuous improvement, encouraging team growth, agile practices, and a high-quality delivery approach.
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations proactively.
• Promote change initiatives to drive cross-functional improvements in efficiency and quality.
• Proactively identify and seize opportunities for improvement and growth

People Management

• Support the professional growth of team members by offering leadership guidance and encouraging the development of Product Owners.
• Review the work of Product Owners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and high-quality standards.
• Provide regular performance feedback, set clear goals, and support team members in achieving their objectives.
• Take responsibility for the work of team members and effectively manage resource allocation to ensure optimal performance.

Market & Competitive Awareness

• Possess a very good understanding of end ­to ­end customer experience integration and dependencies.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to inform product development and positioning.
• Work with stakeholders during visioning phases to define product direction and long-term strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (postgraduate degree preferred).
• PMI, PMP or relevant project management certifications are a plus
• Advanced process management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills & interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience in collaboration with local and global teams
• Proficiency in English 

Minimum Experience

• 7-8 years of experience as Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Software Engineer within global, complex operations
• Service Management experience within a global setting
• Good understanding of software development and core IT Business Systems 

Required Competences

• Confident, dynamic, and results-oriented professional.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, positive, and a dedicated team player.
• Strong empathy, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills to build lasting relationships with stakeholders.
• Skilled in guiding, coaching, and empowering teams for success.

• Capable of aligning tactical decisions with long-term goals.
• Proactive learner with resilience, flexibility, and a drive for continuous improvement.

Unlock the Benefits-Discover What's in for you:

• Be part of  a dynamic team with  enthusiastic experts that will support your talent and growth
• Embark on a journey within a diverse environment full of opportunities and challenges
• Comprehensive onboarding experience designed to facilitate your smooth transition
• Attractive salary and a bonus plan
• Health and life insurance for you and your family
• Well-being allowance
• Monthly lunch allowance
• Developmental 360° feedback framework
• Unlimited Training options and tools
• Extensive leave plan
• Employee Assistance Program with specialized Counselors / Licensed Psychologists
• Enjoyable and stable working environment
• Flexible working arrangements (fully remote/hybrid)

• Modern workspace environment

• Apple equipment and top-notch office technology to support our hybrid working 

Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimization in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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