Product Owner (Technical Background)

Addepto is a leading AI consulting (https://addepto.com/ai-consulting/) and data engineering (https://addepto.com/data-engineering-services/) company that builds scalable, ROI-focused AI solutions for some of the world's largest enterprises and pioneering startups, including Rolls Royce, Continental, Porsche, ABB, and WGU. With an exclusive focus on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Addepto helps organizations unlock the full potential of their data through systems designed for measurable business impact and long-term growth.

The company's work extends beyond client engagements. Drawing from real-world challenges and insights, Addepto has developed its own product - ContextClue - and actively contributes open-source solutions to the AI community. This commitment to transforming practical experience into scalable innovation has earned Addepto recognition by Forbes as one of the top 10 AI consulting companies worldwide.

As part of KMS Technology, a US-based global technology group, Addepto combines deep AI specialization with enterprise-scale delivery capabilities—enabling the partnership to move clients from AI experimentation to production impact, securely and at scale.

We are looking for a Product Owner with a technical background to take ownership of an existing, actively developed GenAI product in an early product life-cycle and ensure continuity by assuming responsibilities from the current Product Owner. You will work at the intersection of business and technology on a real, live product used by 10,000+ users, developed for a large client from the automotive industry.

The current Product Owner will support knowledge transfer - this is a planned handover, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity.

Your main responsibilities:

Stakeholder collaboration 

• Act as a key point of contact between client stakeholders and delivery teams

• Lead communication with business representatives on the client side

• Elicit requirements, clarify expectations, and align priorities across multiple stakeholders

• Translate business needs into clear product direction for the development team

• Support knowledge sharing, communication, and alignment within the project
  

Product ownership

• Take over ownership of an existing product backlog and ensure a smooth transition

• Structure, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog

• Translate business and technical requirements into initiatives, epics, and user stories

• Lead product backlog refinements and support sprint planning activities

• Define acceptance criteria and accept completed user stories

• Ensure clarity of scope, priorities, and goals for the development team
  

Planning & coordination

• Prepare initiatives and objectives for PI Planning and quarterly planning cycles

• Support definition of PI Objectives and contribute to product roadmaps

• Work closely with development teams to refine scope and assess feasibility

• Coordinate dependencies and align priorities with business stakeholders
  

Quality & transparency

• Ensure delivered functionality meets agreed requirements and quality expectations

• Support functional testing and validation of delivered features

• Monitor progress and proactively identify risks or delivery challenges

• Ensure transparent communication and regular status updates to stakeholders

• Hands-on experience working as a Product Owner or in a similar product-focused role in IT

• Technical background ideally experience as a technical tester, developer, or a graduate of technical studies

• Good understanding of Python-based systems and modern software architectures

• Ability to comfortably collaborate with engineers and understand technical trade-offs

• Strong practical knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe)

• Experience managing product backlogs and writing clear, actionable user stories

• Ability to take ownership of an existing product and continue its development

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently and make product-related decisions

• Understanding of software development lifecycle and quality assurance practices

• High level of ownership, accountability, and transparency

• Fluent English (C1 level) is a must

 Discover our perks & benefits:

• Work in a supportive team of passionate enthusiasts of AI & Big Data.

• Engage with top-tier global enterprises and cutting-edge startups on international projects.

• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, allowing you to work remotely or from modern offices and coworking spaces. 

• Accelerate your professional growth through career paths, knowledge-sharing initiatives, language classes, and sponsored training or conferences, including a partnership with Databricks, which offers industry-leading training materials and certifications.

• Choose from various employment options: B2B, employment contracts, or contracts of mandate.

• Make use of 20 fully paid days off available for B2B contractors and individuals under contracts of mandate.

• Participate in team-building events and utilize the integration budget.

• Celebrate work anniversaries, birthdays, and milestones.

• Access medical and sports packages, eye care, and well-being support services, including psychotherapy and coaching.

• Get full work equipment for optimal productivity, including a laptop and other necessary devices.

• With our backing, you can boost your personal brand by speaking at conferences, writing for our blog, or participating in meetups.

• Experience a smooth onboarding with a dedicated buddy, and start your journey in our friendly, supportive, and autonomous culture.