Technical Product Owner

Art and Design
Portugal
Lisbon
Period: 
14 Aug, 2020 to 31 Oct, 2021
Deadline: 
30 Sep, 2020

General information

Duration: 
12 months
Commitment: 
Full-time
Description: 

Sensei is looking for a hands-on Technical Product Owner to develop, manage and champion our product vision and roadmap, working closely with our engineering team and clients to launch our products and ensure successful adoption.

  • Define and prepare cross-functional engineering Goals, with a clear description, well-structured targets and acceptance criteria;
  • Responsible for planning, executing, tracking and scheduling tasks and OKRs, aligned with the engineering Goals;
  • Define end-to-end customer experiences, write user stories, drive requirements and manage roadmaps and backlogs aligned with the engineering Goals;
  • Lead the Engineering Team to define the product requirements and bring the product to market;
  • Test and learn through customer research, production tests and performance analysis to evolve our products, identify rollout strategies and scale features;
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business lines to translate technology into products and services;
  • Communicate and evangelize the team to your peers, stakeholders, and executives;
  • Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release and Sprint Goals;

 

Main requirements

  • Extensive relevant experience (3-5 years) in managing cross-functional tech products;
  • MSc (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar
  • Strong skills in Agile software development methodologies;
  • Ability to brainstorm and communicate technology ideas at different levels (Hardware, Software, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision and/or Machine Learning)
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and willing to provide hands-on assistance as required;
  • Sense of urgency, pragmatism and a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving;
  • Relentlessly high standards (never satisfied with the status quo) and a strong results orientation;
  • Very comfortable with ambiguity and able to quickly pivot in a fast-paced environment;
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to build rapport through authenticity and honest feedback;

Benefits & Perks

We put all of our employees at very high standards, and we want you to be thoroughly rewarded for that. We believe in providing the best environment to allow you to do your best work, and we currently offer the following:

  • Amazing personal growth experience - The rare chance of having decision ownership and direct impact on the growth of a venture-backed startup;
  • Remote and flexible working hours – as long as you get the work done;
  • Ownership - This is the most exciting time to join Sensei, and you'll have direct input and influence on the direction we take;
  • Motivating compensation – Competitive compensation package;
  • Working with a motivated and talented team - A fun and supportive office environment working alongside some real experts;
  • Impactful work – you'll have a rare opportunity to build a product literally used by millions of people across the world;
  • A holiday allowance of 24 days per year;
  • Top of the range equipment to help you do your job to the highest possible standard;
  • Regular learning meetings as part of our growth-mindset culture;

Apply by email to [email protected]please put the job title in the subject of the email and write us why you are a fit to work at Sensei. Join us, and you'll have a meaningful role in the next evolution of the shopping experience.

Compensation: 
Financial compensation
Salary
Years of Experience required: 
Yes
Requirements
Languages: 
English: Independent User B2
Level of Studies: 
Master