Product Owner

About SICPA & the Digital Scale-up Team 

At SICPA, we safeguard sovereignty by enabling nation-states to protect their most critical assets through cutting-edge digital solutions. The Digital Scale-up Team is a newly formed unit dedicated to scaling up innovative products that provide governments with real-time data. We are looking for a Product Owner/Manager to drive the vision, development, and successful delivery of our digital solutions to the end customer, ensuring alignment with business needs and user expectations. 

ROLE

• Shape product strategy across development stages, from Proof of Concept (PoC) to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to General Availability (GA). 
• Own and manage the product backlog, defining clear priorities based on business value, market needs, and technical feasibility. 
• Act as the one point of contact and manager of the product, and work closely with all business, marketing and tech teams to deliver a top-notch product for the customer 
• Drive product positioning and roadmap, ensuring alignment with customer needs and industry trends. 
• Conduct market research, user interviews, and data analysis to inform decision-making and validate product assumptions. 
• Work closely with development teams to translate business objectives into actionable user stories and technical requirements. 
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver user-centric solutions with an optimal experience. 
• Define and track key product metrics, iterating based on insights and feedback. 
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements, integrating them into the product development lifecycle. 
• Act as the voice of the customer, advocating for usability, scalability, and long-term sustainability. 

PROFILE 

• Proven experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or in a similar role within the digital & tech industry, fintech, or security-related industries. 
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. 
• Experience in defining and launching digital products, from early-stage development to full-scale deployment. 
• Background in market research, business model definition, and competitive analysis. 
• Knowledge of mobile, IoT, payments, or secure authentication systems is a plus. 
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex topics into actionable plans. 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing technical and business audiences. 
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining a structured and strategic approach. 
• Fluent in English (French is a plus). 

Why Join Us? 

• A unique opportunity to work on high-impact digital products contributing to digital sovereignty. 
• An innovative and dynamic environment where your ideas matter. 
• Passionate teams and a culture that fosters collaboration and technical excellence. 
• A fast-growing environment with exciting challenges and cutting-edge technologies.