Product Owner (Portugal-based Remote/Hybrid)

Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world’s first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain. 

Delivering a 62% reduction in pain and a 60% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 2,500+ enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures. 

Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2023, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest  talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020,  but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $2 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact. 

Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.

This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 800+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning two continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all.

We are seeking a skilled Product Owner to lead product development, manage the backlog, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth.

• Create and maintain product backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure that product development is on track and meets quality standards.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives (full framework knowledge and applicability).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that product development is aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Define and prioritize product features and requirements based on customer needs and business objectives.
• Conduct/define user research and feedback sessions to gather insights and validate product ideas.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest product management trends and methodologies.
• Elaborate Roadmap proposals for the roadmap owner.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in product management or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Experience as PO in Mobile Apps (iOS and Android).
• Experience in: JIRA, Figma, Looker, MixPanel or Notion.

• A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity.
• A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company.
• Career development and growth, with a competitive salary.
• The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare.
• A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation.
• Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions).
• Remote or Hybrid work policy.

*Please note that this position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal.

US - Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*;

• Equity shares*;

• Discretionary PTO plan*;

• Parental leave*;

• 401(k);

• Flexible working hours;

• Remote-first company;

• Paid company holidays;

• Free digital therapist for you and your family.

*Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week

Portugal - Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Health, dental and vision insurance;

• Meal allowance;

• Equity shares;

• Remote work allowance;

• Flexible working hours;

• Work from home;

• Unlimited vacation;

• Snacks and beverages;

• English class;

• Unlimited access to Coursera Learning Platform.

*US Applicants Only: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.*

SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.