Product Owner Lead

Emagine is seeking a Product Owner Lead to join a collaborative and dynamic project environment in Portugal. This role is ideal for an experienced Product Owner with a strong understanding of software development and cloud-based products, looking to take ownership of product delivery and work closely with Product Management and Engineering teams.You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineering, Tech Leads, Developers, and UI/UX teams to translate business needs into clear product requirements, prioritize the backlog, and ensure successful delivery of high-impact product features.What You'll Be Working OnManage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business value and product priorities.Translate business requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and acceptance tests.Work closely with Engineering, Tech Leads, and Developers to clarify requirements and support effective delivery.Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders to align on features, priorities, timelines, and delivery expectations.Work with UI/UX teams to support the definition and evolution of product features and user experiences.Review prototypes and proofs of concept, assessing their technical feasibility before development.Monitor delivery progress, identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks, and help ensure the right features are delivered at the right time.Validate delivered features against customer and business needs through feedback and usability insights.What We're Looking For5+ years of experience as a Product Owner.Experience delivering cloud-based software products/projects.Good understanding of software development and web services.Knowledge and practical experience with Agile methodologies.Experience working closely with Engineering, Developers, Tech Leads, and Product Managers.Strong experience with backlog management, prioritization, user stories, and acceptance criteria.Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar product and delivery tools.Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Professional level of English.Nice to HaveExperience working with OpenAPI / API specifications.Familiarity with AI tools and prompting to support product management and day-to-day delivery.Experience working closely with UI/UX teams and product design processes.Technical background or academic degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.Location & EligibilityCandidates must be based in Portugal.Hybrid working model - 2/3x per week, Lisbon.About emagineAt emagine, we value diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We believe that different perspectives drive innovation and create stronger teams, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We work with leading international clients on innovative and high-impact projects, offering opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.To learn more about us, visit our website: www.emagine-consulting.com