Your new company
You will be joining a globally renowned leader in the Logistics and Supply Chain sector. The company is recognised for driving innovation and operational excellence, with a presence in over 40 countries. Focused on integrating advanced technologies and fostering sustainability, it connects diverse businesses globally. The organisation's workforce of thousands is committed to providing seamless and efficient solutions in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.
Your new roleAs a Digital Product Owner, you will take ownership of a suite of digital solutions that support and enhance customer and internal user experiences across multiple platforms. Acting as the key liaison between business stakeholders and development teams, you will manage product roadmaps, prioritise enhancements, and ensure the smooth implementation of new features. You will work across web interfaces, APIs, and EDI channels to ensure consistency and performance while keeping the end-user experience at the core of every decision.
- Define and manage the product roadmap, ensuring that developments align with strategic business goals and user needs.
- Maintain and prioritise the product backlog, translating high-level requirements into clear epics and user stories.
- Lead the implementation of new features across digital channels, ensuring consistency and quality across Web, EDI, and API interfaces.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Professional Services, Sales, and Customer Support to ensure smooth rollout and communication of new functionalities.
- Collect, document, and formalise stakeholder needs into actionable tasks within agile workflows.
- Participate actively in agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and steering committee meetings.
- Oversee testing and user acceptance phases to validate new functionalities and ensure readiness for release.
- Support the scale-up of new modules, contributing to operational processes including training, documentation, and support handover.
What you'll need to succeed- Proven experience in digital product ownership, preferably within international or technology-driven environments.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills with the ability to quickly grasp business models, challenges, and system complexity.
- Confidence in presenting ideas and leading discussions to gain alignment and buy-in from diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate across various business levels.
- Fluency in English is essential.
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies; a Product Owner certification is a plus.
- Familiarity with digital technologies and user experience principles.
- Sensitivity to interface usability and design ergonomics.
- Experience working in cross-border, multicultural teams.
What you'll have in return
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking and agile team where innovation and ownership are encouraged. You’ll be part of an exciting journey within a sector leader, working on impactful digital products that shape global logistics.
- Work on globally recognised digital initiatives
- Collaborative and people-focused working culture
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Training and certification programmes to support your development
- Clear career progression within a dynamic, international organisation
- Hybrid working model.
What you need to do now
Does this role sound like the perfect fit for you? Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. If you'd like to discuss the role further, get in touch with our Digital Technology team at +351 21 782 6560 or via email at rafaela.pereira@hays.pt.