Hybrid Product Owner, Multiple Levels

at Clario

• Job title: Product Owner, Multiple Levels
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Budapest, Hungary

About the role

• Product Owner at Clario shaping and delivering technology solutions for global clinical trials. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize business value and ensure successful product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Translate product strategy and Features into clear, testable User Stories with well-defined acceptance criteria
• Own and prioritize the Agile team backlog (Stories, Defects, Enablers) to maximize delivered business value
• Lead requirements elaboration for complex products or cross-team initiatives within a Product Line
• Align backlog priorities to the product roadmap in partnership with Product Management
• Collaborate with Architects and Engineering to validate feasibility, sequencing, dependencies, and technical enablers
• Support estimation, sprint planning, Program Increment (PI) Planning, release planning, and execution activities
• Ensure requirements are captured, traceable, and maintained within Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools
• Identify delivery risks, regulatory considerations, and operational impacts, proactively driving mitigation strategies
• Provide visibility into progress through metrics, KPIs, and release readiness tracking
• Serve as a trusted liaison between Product Management, SMEs, and development teams
• For broader scope roles, influence product-line direction, mentor Product Owners, and establish best practices in business and system analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role for mid-level positions
• 6+ years of experience leading complex product or cross-team initiatives within Agile technology environments for senior-level positions
• Demonstrated experience defining and managing product requirements across the full lifecycle from concept through release
• Proven expertise in backlog ownership, prioritization, and User Story development within Scrum or SAFe frameworks
• Experience translating product strategy into executable delivery plans, with increasing scope and influence at senior levels
• Strong proficiency in collaborating with distributed engineering teams, Architects, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Application Lifecycle Management tools
• Ability to manage ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across varying levels of seniority
• Excellent English communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedules with hybrid work options
• Attractive paid time off and local holiday entitlements
• SZÉP Card benefits
• Company-provided health insurance