SENIOR TECHNICAL PRODUCT OWNER – 12-MONTH CONTRACT – TOP TIER FINANCIAL CLIENT # ; #Location: Remote Contract: Freelance Language: Fluent Italian required, English professional working proficiency For one of our top-tier financial services clients, we are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Product Owner to lead the evolution of complex digital products. This role requires a knowledge-driven Product Owner with a strong technical background, ideally certified (PSPO, POPM, or equivalent), and proven experience in financial institutions, banking, or insurance. Own, define, and continuously refine the product backlog, ensuring prioritisation, clarity, and quality Collaborate daily with development teams, architects, and QA Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, and Retrospectives Assess technical impacts, dependencies, risks, and trade-offs when prioritising work Support product and roadmap decisions using a data-driven approach 3+ years’ experience as a Product Owner or in a comparable product role ~ Excellent stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with senior business, technical, and operational stakeholders ~ Experience managing regulatory and compliance constraints within product development ~ Solid technical understanding (systems, architectures, integrations, APIs, software lifecycle), enabling effective collaboration with engineering teams ~ Experience managing complex digital products (web, mobile, or enterprise platforms)~ Strong knowledge of Agile / Scrum frameworks ~ Product Owner certification (PSPO, POPM, or equivalent) preferred ~ Background in software development, system integration, or IT consulting Experience acting as a Technical Product Owner #