Product Owner

CONTEXT

Our client, a major player in its sector, is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey from its Mediterranean hub in Marseille. The organization is building a next-generation platform that will redefine how customers interact with their services. To ensure this initiative stays on track, they are seeking an experienced Product Owner for a six-month mission beginning in October 2026. This role is critical: you will be the voice of the customer, the guardian of the product backlog, and the catalyst for cross-functional collaboration. The project involves multiple stakeholders across Europe, requiring fluent English and the ability to navigate complex pre-qualification criteria to ensure compliance and strategic alignment.

ACTIVITIES

Your day-to-day will be centered on maximizing product value through agile practices. You will:

• Define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Write clear user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
• Lead sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives in a Scrum framework.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, designers, and engineers.
• Conduct user research and gather feedback to inform product decisions.
• Manage the product roadmap, release plans, and dependencies across teams.
• Ensure all pre-qualification criteria are met for supplier and partner integrations.
• Report progress and risks to the program leadership.

EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

By the end of the six-month mission, you will have:

• Delivered at least three major product increments that demonstrably improve user satisfaction.
• Established a transparent and efficient backlog management process.
• Aligned all stakeholders on a shared product vision, reducing scope creep by 30%.
• Successfully navigated the pre-qualification landscape, onboarding key vendors without delays.
• Left behind a documented roadmap and a high-performing agile team ready to continue the journey. Your work will directly impact the client's competitive position and customer loyalty.

ENVIRONMENT

The role is based in Marseille, with a hybrid work model that allows some remote flexibility. The tech stack includes Jira, Confluence, Miro, and Figma, with development teams using React, Node.js, and AWS. Methodologies are rooted in Agile and Scrum, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and DevOps culture. The environment is international, fast-paced, and highly collaborative, requiring excellent communication skills in English. French is useful but not mandatory.