Freelance Product Owner (Client Hire)

Flexing It is a freelance consulting marketplace that connects freelancers and independent consultants with organisations seeking independent talent.

Flexing It has partnered with Our client, a global leader in energy management and automation, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Product Owner or Technical Business Analyst. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of business and technology, and who can effectively manage stakeholder expectations, translate business needs into actionable requirements, and maintain a well-organized product backlog in Jira.

Key Responsibilities:

- Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the technical team.

- Gather, analyze, and document new project requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment

with business goals.

- Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional

teams.

- Create and manage detailed user stories, epics, and tasks in Jira, ensuring backlog is

always up-to-date and prioritized.

- Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, and review sessions.

- Ensure seamless communication and alignment between business and development

teams.

- Leverage Customer Experience (CX) insights to inform product decisions and

enhancements.

Skills Required

- Proven experience as a Product Owner or Technical Business Analyst in an agile

environment.

- Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Jira for backlog and project management.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Ability to translate complex business requirements into clear technical specifications.

- Familiarity with Customer Experience (CX) principles and tools.

- Experience working with or knowledge of the Medallia platform is a strong plus.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelors in CS, Engineering, or other advanced degree

- Medallia certified

- Familiarity with Product Owner role or BA roles.