Senior Product Owner

CONTEXT

Our client, a major player in its sector, stands at the crossroads of tradition and transformation. From its headquarters in Marseille, a strategic program is reshaping how the organization delivers value to customers across the globe. The program is ambitious, multi-year, and heavily scrutinized by executive leadership. To keep it on track, they need a Senior Product Owner who can act as both a visionary and a hands-on organizer. This six-month mission is not just about writing user stories; it is about steering a complex ecosystem of stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams toward a shared goal. The client operates in a highly regulated and competitive market, where precision, speed, and flawless execution are non-negotiable. English is the working language, and the team spans multiple time zones. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who has navigated similar large-scale initiatives and can bring structure to chaos without stifling creativity.

ACTIVITIES

Your role will blend product ownership with project steering and organizational leadership. You will be expected to:

• Drive the product vision and ensure it aligns with the overall program strategy.
• Organize and lead steering committees, providing clear status updates, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Manage the product backlog, define priorities, and ensure the team works on the highest-value items.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external partners, and vendors to remove blockers and ensure smooth delivery.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and promote a culture of accountability and transparency.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, resource forecasts, and budget tracking.
• Conduct regular reviews of progress against milestones and adjust plans as needed.
• Foster collaboration between business, technical, and operational teams.
• Implement metrics and reporting mechanisms to track product performance and team efficiency.
• Mentor junior product owners and scrum masters, raising the overall agile maturity of the organization.

EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Within six months, you will have turned a complex, fragmented program into a well-oiled machine. Your achievements will include:

• A unified product roadmap that is understood and supported by all key stakeholders.
• On-time delivery of critical product releases, with quality standards fully met.
• Improved governance and decision-making processes, reducing bottlenecks and delays.
• A clear, prioritized backlog that reflects both short-term wins and long-term strategic goals.
• Strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external partners.
• Measurable improvements in team velocity, predictability, and morale.
• Comprehensive documentation and reporting that gives leadership confidence in the program's direction.
• A sustainable operating model that can be handed over seamlessly at the end of the mission.

ENVIRONMENT

You will join a forward-thinking organization that invests in its people and tools. The environment is agile at scale, with a mix of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe practices. You will use Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Power BI for tracking and reporting. The tech landscape includes cloud platforms, data analytics, and enterprise integration layers. Stakeholders are senior, demanding, and highly collaborative. English is mandatory, and French is a plus. The team works in a hybrid mode, with time split between the Marseille office and remote work. You will be part of a community of product professionals who share best practices and support each other. If you are ready to lead with both heart and rigor, this mission will elevate your career.