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 Málaga, Spain
- Possibility to manage work permits.
- Permanent, full-time contract.
- Smart Office Pack so that you can work comfortably from home.
- Training and career development.
- Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, life insurance, Language lessons, etc
- Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.
If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want 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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