The Role

We are thrilled to announce a job opportunity for an experienced Product Owner to join our expanding team in the modern governance software industry. You will be a part of a distributed multicultural team of engineers working on high-impact projects.

Your responsibility will be to maximize the value of the product delivered by the development team. A key member of a Scrum team, this role will capture use cases and build/maintain a backlog of work items for the team, prioritizing the delivery sequence to ensure the team focus is kept on the items that will best achieve the objectives of the product development team.

You will ensure that all activities are visible and clear to the entire team, and work with the Product Manager to achieve any clarity needed to give confidence that the resulting product will address the user needs.

What you will do

  • Understand functional capabilities and user scenarios for their product, components, and dependencies
  • Work with all members of the team (UX/Engineering/Product/Test) team to fully understand what is feasible
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of product strategy and use this knowledge to define and prioritize requirements for a product release
  • Write clear, concise, product requirements for individual features with a clear definition of success and support the development team in the implementation
  • Support Agile practices with the team by maintaining a prioritized backlog of user stories with clearly written user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Fulfil the obligations of a Scrum Product Owner by attending required ceremonies and working with external stakeholders as appropriate
  • Work closely with the Product Manager to agree on the product roadmap, prioritization of activities, and scoping out work with the delivery team
  • Support adjacent teams, e.g. Marketing, Technical Authors, etc. by reviewing content, clarifying release timelines, and other supporting activities

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment
  • Expertise in writing technical and functional requirements
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner or similar qualifications (highly desirable)
  • Experience interacting directly with stakeholders at all levels of the business
  • Strong negotiation and consensus-building skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate with other development teams both internally and externally
  • Experience in working with API products (desirable)

What we offer

  • Hybrid working model with remote work opportunities (*) and flexible working hours
  • Private Health Insurance
  • People Lead system for your personal development
  • A culture of continuous growth, providing various training resources
  • Referral System
  • Technical equipment you can choose
  • Agile mindset, simplified processes, and a great atmosphere where commitment and autonomy are celebrated
  • A community-first mindset working with talented people across technology products and consulting

(*) As we hire permanent employees for this role, we offer remote opportunities only in Romania, Lithuania and Hungary.

Additional benefits based on location:

Hungary:
  • 20 vacation days, increasing according to labour law
  • Extensive cafeteria package
Lithuania:
  • 20 vacation days
  • 2 emergency days
  • Pension plan
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to 180 days per year
  • Discounts from the benefit platform
Romania:
  • 24 vacation days, increased based on the work tenure
  • 2 emergency days
  • Meal tickets
  • Opportunity to work abroad for 1 month

About us

Zenitech is a leading technology solutions provider dedicated to reshaping the global digital landscape. Headquartered in the UK, Zenitech operates internationally, with offices in Lithuania, Romania, and Hungary.

We use a bespoke approach depending upon where the client is on their digital journey, comprising a combination of access to dedicated R&D labs, technology implementation advice, and specialist nearshore development talent. As an international community of individuals who are open to learn from each other, we collectively define and input into the digital future of the clients’ businesses.

Why Zenitech?

  • Impactful Projects: Drive meaningful change through digital transformation projects and have an opportunity to make an impact on many different industries.
  • Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse, inclusive team committed to growth, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Professional Growth: Zenitech supports continuous learning and development through the People Lead system, helping you advance your skills and career.

Diversity and Inclusion

Zenitech celebrates diversity in all its forms. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued for their unique contributions and perspectives. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know—we’re here to help. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging can be found here.