Senior IT Business Analyst / Product Owner

Who are we

We are a vibrant tech company that augments and empowers technical teams for both international and Greek clients. What sets us apart is our unique blend of coaching, continuous learning, and innovation, forming an ecosystem where professionals don’t just contribute, they grow. 

By joining Agile Actors, you don’t just work on cutting-edge solutions: You become part of diverse, dynamic teams where every step is a new career milestone. Our tech professionals augment teams that are global leaders in their domains, such as Austrian Post, Red Hat, Swissquote, and others. 

We are firm believers that work should be more than just a job: It should be a place where people thrive. That’s why we’re proud to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work 2026, a recognition that reflects our commitment to creating an environment where talent, passion, and growth flourish.

Our values

Having a purpose

Being adventurous

Being Agile

Respect and Empower

Authenticity and Trust

Evolving through our clients

Who will succeed in this role

We’re looking for tech professionals with purpose, curiosity, and passion, people who see challenges as opportunities and want their work to have real impact. If solving problems excites you and collaborating with others inspires you, you’ll feel right at home with us. 

At Agile Actors, being part of our team means being adventurous and agile, ready to embrace new ideas and adapt to dynamic environments. You’ll join one of our local teams in Athens, working with talented clients to deliver solutions that shape the future of technology. As you grow through projects with global leaders, you’ll be constantly evolving, while being supported in an environment built on trust, respect, and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the strategic product backlog, ensuring prioritization directly supports business objectives and delivers maximum customer value.
• Lead agile teams through the full product lifecycle (discovery, refinement, sprint planning, execution, review, and retrospective), fostering a high-performing environment and championing agile best practices.
• Lead the elicitation, advanced analysis, and comprehensive documentation of business, functional and non-functional requirements, challenging assumptions, and identifying innovative solutions.
• Translate complex or ambiguous business needs into strategic Epics and actionable User Stories, setting clear, testable acceptance criteria.
• Ensure all backlog items consistently meet and help evolve the Definition of Ready and Definition of Done standards.
• Facilitate and lead backlog refinement sessions and sprint planning, mentoring team members on effective story preparation and prioritization.
• Serve as the primary business representative, building strong relationships with stakeholders and executive sponsors, ensuring ongoing alignment and transparency.
• Actively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations, negotiating requirements and facilitating timely resolutions.
• Collaborate closely with Tech Leads, QA, and Delivery/Program Managers to ensure product vision, technical alignment, and delivery of quality solutions at scale.
• Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and release planning; ensure incremental value delivery and ongoing roadmap alignment with strategic goals.
• Guarantee end-to-end traceability from business goals through requirements to delivered features and measurable outcomes.
• Lead and champion continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven retrospectives and product feedback.
• Empower agile teams to make informed, autonomous decisions by providing clear context and removing impediments.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and actively contribute to communities of practice, sharing best practices and industry trends.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Product Owner, IT Business Analyst, or similar role in complex software development environments.
• Deep expertise in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, hybrid), including leading agile ceremonies and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven track record of translating complex and ambiguous business needs into well-structured, prioritized requirements and detailed user stories.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing stakeholders across technical, business, and executive domains, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Extensive experience in defining user stories, acceptance criteria, and overseeing the end-to-end validation process with QA and UAT teams.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent professional background).
• Significant involvement in medium to large-scale software implementations, ideally in scaled agile environments (SAFe, LeSS, etc.).
• Proficient in tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar enterprise project management platforms.
• Certified in agile methodologies (CSPO, PSPO, PMI-PBA, or equivalent); additional business analysis or product management certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience mentoring junior team members or leading business analysis/product ownership communities of practice is an advantage.

Compensation Benefits

• Tailored Remuneration Package that recognizes your expertise with a competitive salary 

• Private Health Care Insurance to ensure your physical well-being. 

• Ticket Restaurant Card 

• Psychological Support through a professional helpline for you and your family, with 5 free sessions included to promote mental well-being.

Developmental Benefits

• Internal Coaching Program empowers your growth, with experienced coaches supporting both technical and soft skills development. 

• Personal Development Plan tailored with your coach to align with your career aspirations. 

• 360° Continuous Feedback Model to keep your skills and performance aligned with your goals. 

• Unlimited Training & Learning resources to cover all aspects of your professional growth, including access to various online platforms such as Udemy, Coursera, and Pluralsight from day one. 

• Career Development Pathways that offer mentoring, leadership programs, and opportunities to enhance both technical and leadership skills. 

• Chapters (Internal Communities) for sharing knowledge, mentoring, and shaping technology’s future. 

• Diverse Customer Ecosystem that offers dynamic opportunities for career growth and development. 

• Onboarding Buddy to support and guide you from day one.

Working model

• Flexible Working conditions tailored to your assigned account. 

• Work-Life Balance with a culture that promotes flexibility and sustainability. 

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