Product Owner

DEPT® Croatia is looking for a Medior Product Owner for our offices in Zagreb/Split. 

We are looking for a Product Owner to join the Product Team to work on projects across multiple client accounts, both big and small, across a number of technologies. You’ll work collaboratively as part of a close-knit, fully integrated team to build and maintain world-class websites. 

Note: Visa or relocation costs are not supported. This position is a full-time position. It is located in Croatia and requires Croatian citizenship. Croatian-speaking applicants who reside in Croatia with a valid work permit are also eligible.

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and teach, is honest and direct. Our ideal candidate communicates clearly and brings out the best in situations and people around them.

Together with your team, you will create and deliver top-quality solutions for our clients. Some of which are brands such as Microsoft, Samsung, Panasonic, JBL, Adidas and About you.

JOB PURPOSE

You will take ownership of large enterprise projects and act as the product advocate for both users and clients ensuring that users get the best possible experience and that the client’s business requirements are met ensuring a positive ROI. As part of building excellent products, you will be expected to plan and deliver workshops with all levels of stakeholders to elicit requirements.

We are looking for someone who is a confident and knowledgeable leader with a strong appetite for product development. You should be able to build excellent relationships with both colleagues and clients alike. You will stay up to date with the latest tech trends, processes and best practices of the industry and be able to translate your knowledge into your role. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with our delivery teams to plan and execute build sprints and follow up with the necessary sprint ceremonies.
• Prepare the appropriate tasks for the design and development teams, by gathering and developing requirements. This includes the creation of functional requirements documents as well as providing vision and direction to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for planning, prioritising and maintaining the product backlog and roadmap.
• Communicate progress and issues excellently both internally and with stakeholders.
• Responsible for mentoring junior members of the team and guiding their development as a Product Owner and helping with any related training, learning & development.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Knowledge and experience in web development project lifecycles is essential;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including hosting meetings, presentations and documentation, translating user/business requirements into tangible functional requirements;
• Confident in planning and delivering workshops to all stakeholders;
• Be able to define product vision, roadmap and growth opportunities;
• Be able to provide estimates of tasks required on new project work;
• Good experience in Content Management and E-Commerce Systems, such as Optimizely, SiteCore etc;
• Confident in mentoring and coaching;
• A detailed oriented person who does not lose sight of the big picture.

WE OFFER

• Transparent career development and pay
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid/remote work
• A rewarding, supportive and healthy company culture
• Meal allowance
• Travel allowance
• Apple MacBook Pro or a PC of equivalent performances
• Additional desk budget
• Christmas and yearly bonuses
• Referral bonus
• Baby bonus
• Fully paid sick leave
• Supplemental and additional health insurance
• Third pillar pension fund
• Paid days off for special events (weddings, etc.)
• A minimum of 25 vacation days
• Multisport programme
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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