Junior Product Owner

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We're looking for a Junior Product Owner to join our product team in Helsinki, Finland. In this role, you will support the development and delivery of innovative products by working closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers. You will help define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure that our products deliver exceptional value to users. This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in product management while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

• Assist in gathering, analyzing, and documenting product requirements from stakeholders and customers
• Support the creation and maintenance of product backlogs, ensuring items are clearly defined and prioritized
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to understand technical constraints and market opportunities
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives using Agile methodologies
• Analyze user feedback, behavioral data, and metrics to inform product decisions and improvements
• Help communicate product vision and roadmap to internal teams and external stakeholders
• Conduct user research and competitive analysis to identify market trends and opportunities
• Support the definition of acceptance criteria and user stories for development teams
• Monitor product performance and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success
• Participate in product discovery sessions and brainstorming activities to drive innovation

**Required Skills and Experience:**

• Foundational knowledge of product management principles and practices
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and initiatives
• Detail-oriented approach to requirements gathering and documentation
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with common productivity and collaboration tools
• Basic understanding of technical concepts and software development processes

**Preferred Skills and Experience:**

• Experience with product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with data analysis tools or SQL
• Previous internship or entry-level experience in product management, product marketing, or related field
• Experience conducting user interviews or gathering customer feedback
• Knowledge of the Finnish market or Nordic business environment
• Exposure to analytics platforms and metrics interpretation
• Experience with wireframing or prototyping tools

The salary range is listed on the job ad. We believe in transparent pay, so you’ll always know the ballpark-and we make sure our offers are competitive!