Business Analyst/Product Owner (BA/PO)

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst/Product Owner to join our team.

Project: A start-up in event management from the US.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, aligning with company objectives and customer needs.
- Proactively gather requirements from stakeholders and team members through effective questioning and active listening.
- Create detailed ticket descriptions, ensuring clear understanding of tasks and objectives for development and implementation.
- Manage and monitor the progress of tasks, keeping track of stages from conception to completion.
- Maintain a holistic understanding of the big picture vision for the product and its evolution over time.
- Serve as a coach for the entire team, providing guidance and support to ensure alignment with project goals and priorities.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather feedback, refine requirements, and prioritize features.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas and facilitate understanding across the team.
- Experience with API documentation and database design is a plus, aiding in the integration and scalability of the product.
- Ability to critically evaluate business ideas, and challenging assumptions to ensure feasibility and alignment with desired outcomes.

Qualifications:
- Proven experience in building product roadmaps and guiding product development cycles.
- Excellent analytical skills with a proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Experience working directly with stakeholders in a collaborative and client-focused environment.
- Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with API documentation and database design creation principles is preferred.
- Background in manual or automation testing is a big plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, adapting to change and ambiguity with resilience and creativity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field; relevant certifications are a plus.
- A proactive and positive attitude, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in product development processes.

About Four Ages Software

Four Ages Software is a UK-based global software development company with expertise in the domain of digital product engineering and the creation of dedicated teams.

Four Ages company originated as a thriving product enterprise with over a decade of experience. Happy to share the valuable knowledge we have gained by building, launching and maintaining our product with those of our customers who are interested in the creation of their own sophisticated product or an engineering team that will be a natural extension of their in-house team.

We believe that software is art in itself that takes root in its intricate design and creative implementation.
During our quest for a company name, we were captivated by the painting “Four Ages of Man” by Valentin de Boulogne in the National Art Gallery in London.

Company website:
https://four-ages.com/