Senior Product Owner

Job Description About Temenos Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We have been doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together. We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers and community banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably. At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society. THE ROLE As a Senior Product Owner, you serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and your Agile development team. Your primary role is to define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that the team delivers value in alignment with strategic objectives. You are accountable for maximizing product value and ensuring that user needs, regulatory requirements, and business goals are met throughout the product lifecycle. This role is integral to driving the successful development and delivery of features, enhancements, and services that meet user and business expectations. We are seeking a dynamic Product Owner with deep domain expertise in Transact, APIs and microservices and 15+ years of experience. This role is central to the success of the Modularity ART and will be part of the Modularity ART leadership team. OPPORTUNITIES - Product Vision & Backlog Ownership- Define, maintain, and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap. Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business value & strategic goals. - Stakeholder Collaboration- Engage with business stakeholders, users, and development teams to gather requirements, clarify needs, and align priorities. - Agile Execution- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Provide ongoing feedback and decision-making to support iterative development. - User-Centric Design- Advocate for the user by translating their needs into user stories and acceptance criteria. Ensure delivered solutions meet usability and performance expectations. - Regulatory & Compliance Awareness- Incorporate relevant regulatory, risk, and compliance considerations into backlog items and development plans. - Performance & Value Tracking- Monitor the product's performance against KPIs and business outcomes, adjusting priorities as needed. Skills - Technical Literacy- Ability to engage effectively with technical teams, understanding system implications and feasibility of solutions. - Analytical Thinking- Skilled in interpreting data, identifying patterns, and making evidence-based decisions. - Customer Focus- Passion for delivering value to customers through user-centered design and continuous feedback loops. - Agile Mindset- Familiarity with Agile principles and experience working within Scrum or SAFe frameworks. - Communication & Influence- Clear communicator who can articulate vision, negotiate priorities, and manage expectations across diverse stakeholders. - Business Acumen- Strong understanding of industry trends, business strategy, and how technology can enable outcomes. VALUES - Care about Product Vision & Backlog Ownership. - Commit to Stakeholder Collaboration. - Collaborate with business stakeholders, users, and development teams. - Challenge to embrace User-Centric Design. SOME OF OUR BENEFITS include: - Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month - Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership - Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave - Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge - Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development Please make sure to read our Recruitment Privacy Policy