Technical Product Owner/Product Manager

We are RST Software. For over 25 years, we have been helping companies build digital products, modernize existing systems, and implement new technology solutions. We work with clients from around the world, creating software tailored to real business needs.

We are currently looking for a Technical Product Owner to join a long-term, international product project developed by several technical teams.

This role sits at the intersection of product, technology, and delivery. We are looking for someone with previous software development experience who now takes a broader view of the product — from the perspective of users, business needs, architecture, and the way technical teams work together.

You will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, architects, and business stakeholders. Your role will be to help shape product direction and priorities while ensuring smooth collaboration across teams, so that business needs are translated into well-planned and technically feasible solutions.

The organization is also strongly moving towards AI, so we are looking for someone who understands both the opportunities and limitations of AI-based solutions and can work with technical teams to assess where AI can create real value.

You will feel at home in this role if:

• you have previous commercial experience as a Software Developer
• you have at least 5 years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Owner, Product Manager, or in a similar product role
• you have a strong understanding of the software development process and can confidently discuss technical solutions with developers
• you understand APIs, integrations, application architecture, and dependencies between systems
• you can translate business needs into requirements that are clear and feasible for technical teams
• you have experience managing and prioritizing a backlog and contributing to product roadmap planning
• you are comfortable coordinating work across several teams and managing dependencies between development, DevOps, and other technical areas
• you can identify risks, blockers, and dependencies and address them early
• you understand the full software development lifecycle — from discovery and analysis through development and testing to release and maintenance
• you are comfortable working with both business and technical stakeholders and can clearly communicate priorities and decisions
• you communicate confidently in English at C1 level or higher

And:

• you still think like an engineer, even though your main responsibility today is product
• you do not see the Product Owner role as simply managing a backlog and tickets
• you ask not only what should be built, but also why, how, and what the consequences of a particular solution will be
• you can connect the business and technical perspectives and help both sides find the right solution
• you are comfortable working in an environment where several teams contribute to interconnected parts of the same product
• you can make decisions and set priorities even when not all information is available
• you are independent, proactive, and take ownership of outcomes rather than simply following a process

It would be a plus if you have:

• experience working with DevOps or platform teams
• knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architecture
• experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• experience with products using AI / GenAI
• knowledge of LLMs, RAG, AI agents, or other modern AI applications
• experience with discovery and facilitating workshops with stakeholders
• experience working in an international product environment

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