Lead Product Owner

This is us

At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and Ul design, managed services, product development, and software development.


This is you

• 7+ years of experience as Product Owner/ Business Analyst within lottery, gaming, or related industries.
• Relevant experience in lottery digital & retail operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements within lottery systems.
• Confident, dynamic, and results-oriented professional.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, positive, and a dedicated team player.
• Strong empathy, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills to build lasting relationships with stakeholders.
• Skilled in guiding, coaching, and empowering teams for success.
• Capable of aligning tactical decisions with long-term goals.
• Proactive learner with resilience, flexibility, and a drive for continuous improvement.

This is your role

• Lead Product Owners to ensure their decisions and priorities align with company strategy and objectives.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, and stakeholders to align the product roadmap with strategic goals and customer value.
• Act as an ambassador for the product, serving as the primary technical contact for product-related queries.
• Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to focus on high-value work aligned with the product strategy.
Team & Stakeholder Engagement
• Foster effective collaboration among Product Owners, Tech Leads, and Delivery Managers to ensure clarity in requirements and technical excellence.
• Enhance transparency and direct communication between tech and business teams.
• Support POs in managing sprint planning, prioritization, and maintaining a well-prioritized backlog to meet delivery objectives.
Product Development Oversight
• Oversee the creation of epics, user stories, and other documentation to guide development teams.
• Ensure detailed specifications for product features are well-defined and clearly understood by development teams.
• Maintain a seamless prioritization, backlog management, and workflow delivery throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead iteration review and/or demo sessions to present deliverables and gather stakeholder feedback.
• Conduct ABC sessions to accelerate business cases, capturing early high-level estimations for new projects, improvements, and services.
Continuous Improvement & Quality Enhancement
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement, encouraging team growth, agile practices, and a high-quality delivery approach.
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations proactively.
• Promote change initiatives to drive cross-functional improvements in efficiency and quality.
• Proactively identify and seize opportunities for improvement and growth.
People Management
• Support the professional growth of team members by offering leadership guidance and encouraging the development of Product Owners.
• Review the work of Product Owners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and high-quality standards.
• Provide regular performance feedback, set clear goals, and support team members in achieving their objectives.
• Take responsibility for the work of team members and effectively manage resource allocation to ensure optimal performance.
Market & Competitive Awareness
• Possess a very good understanding of end ¬to ¬end customer experience integration and dependencies.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to inform product development and positioning.
• Work with stakeholders during visioning phases to define product direction and long-term strategy.

 

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