Job Description
Company Description
Talan – Positive Innovation
Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.
Talan at a Glance
Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.
Our Core Areas of Expertise
Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.
Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.
Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.
We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.
Job Description
We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Product Owner / Proxy PO to join an international banking technology team. This role sits at the critical intersection of business strategy and engineering, specifically focusing on Client Contribution and Client P&L solutions.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, structured professional capable of translating complex functional needs into actionable technical delivery. You will drive execution within a distributed team (primarily based in Poland) and champion a modern, AI-enabled lean delivery model.
Key Responsibilities
Backlog Management: Translate high-level business requirements into detailed, actionable user stories and technical specifications.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams, ensuring alignment on priorities and expectations.
Project Orchestration: Lead project delivery, planning, and coordination, ensuring that milestones are met within a complex, international environment.
Risk & Dependency Mitigation: Proactively identify, track, and manage risks and cross-team dependencies to ensure smooth delivery cycles.
AI Integration: Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate workflows, document processes, and improve team productivity.
Agile Leadership: Foster a lean, efficient delivery environment, focusing on continuous improvement and value-driven results.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
- Strong experience as a Product Owner / Proxy PO in technology teams
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable user stories
- Solid background in project delivery, planning, and coordination
- Experience managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholders
- Comfortable working in international environments (English B2+/C1 required)
- Senior profile with hands-on, delivery-oriented mindset
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Client Contribution or Client P&L processes
- Experience in banking / financial services
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks and tools (Jira, Confluence)
AI-enabled mindset (key differentiator)
- Practical use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) in day-to-day work
- Ability to structure problems and iterate quickly in fast delivery cycles
- Comfortable working in lean teams leveraging automation and AI agents
Additional Information
What do we offer you?
- Hybrid position based in Warsaw, Poland.
- Permanent, full-time contract with career development opportunities.
- Chance to work in a challenging, multicultural environment with international projects.
- Exposure to large-scale financial IT systems and cross-country operations.
- Training opportunities to develop new skills in finance, technology, and data management.
If you have read this far and you are looking forward to joining this challenge, do not hesitate to apply… we would be delighted to meet you!
Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s “Equality Plan” and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6⁄2019).
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