Product Owner (Hybrid, Cluj-Napoca)

About Us

We are a fully integrated digital solutions provider catering to international brands looking to create Web3 experiences. Our partners rely on our unique ability to craft innovative projects that redefine customer expectations, from strategy to engineering, all the way to customer care support.

Explora Solutions offers flexibility and opportunities for digital and service professionals that are looking for a challenging and rewarding work environment because our trust-based collaborative style provides them with the freedom they need to be their best version of themselves.

The Product Owner supports the delivery of creative digital projects to internal clients, following the department's workflow. Works closely with all stakeholders involved to ensure a smooth process, based on available resources and business priority.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING TASKS:

• Facilitates communication between technical and non-technical teams;
• Monitors project statuses and deadlines;
• Provides updates to management, reports on project progress, and escalates potential issues before they arise, including recommending possible solutions;
• Regularly reviews and prioritizes the product backlog to ensure the most valuable and relevant features are addressed;
• Creates clear, concise user stories and refines existing ones based on feedback and updated information;
• Maintains the product backlog, ensuring it is up-to-date, well-organized, and contains detailed, prioritized items;
• Defines acceptance criteria for each user story to ensure deliverables meet quality and functionality standards;
• Tracks and reports on product KPIs (adoption, engagement, etc.) to inform prioritization;
•  Contributes to process improvements within the product development lifecycle, recommending adjustments to increase efficiency and outcomes;
• Meets with stakeholders, customers, and end-users to gather requirements and feedback;
• Provides updates to stakeholders on product development progress, including changes in priorities or timelines;
• Works closely with the development team to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria;
• Answers questions and provides guidance to ensure the team stays on track;
• Plans product releases and coordinates with marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure successful launches;
• Identifies potential risks and issues that could impact the product's success;
• Develops strategies to mitigate risks and support product stability and growth;
• Collaborates with UX/UI designers to ensure customer experience is intuitive, consistent, and aligned with user needs.

WHAT QUALIFIES YOU TO JOIN US ON OUR MISSION

• 2+ years of similar experience including people and team management;
• Fluent English speaking and writing skills;
• Advanced understanding of web technologies;
• Familiar with studio and digital workflows for web and graphic design;
• People centric and empathic;
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines;
• First class planning and time management skills;
• Hybrid working model (2 days/ week in office);

WHAT WE WILL BRING AS BACKUP

Our people are at the heart of everything we stand for and will go above and beyond for our customers. We know that drive and passion are hard to generate when we are not feeling valued or having fun, so we make sure our team is well looked after! Working at Explora Solutions, you’ll experience:

• Great employee benefits like 25 days of leave, meal tickets of 40 lei/day, pension coverage, full health and dental coverage for you and dependents, 7Card subscription, learning and development tailored to your career path, travel & wellness allowance, plus lots of fun activities throughout the year
• Support and collaboration, not just within your immediate team, but with the broader organization as well
• An organization that can flex and truly supports work-life balance.

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