What you need to know Matrix Recruitmentare currently recruiting for a Product Ownerfor our client, a leading financial services organisation based in Dublin or Limerick. This role will be part of a transformation-focused delivery team, contributing to the development and improvement of key systems and services within an Agile environment. If you have experience working in an Agile squad and are passionate about product strategy and continuous improvement, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. This is a 12-month contract with potential for extension based on project developments and performance. Your new job Key duties and responsibilities: Lead an Agile squad through the full product delivery lifecycle. Own and manage the product backlog, prioritising user stories and sprint goals. Act as the main point of contact for the product vision, aligning the team around business priorities. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, iteration planning and retrospectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, testers and stakeholders. Define acceptance criteria and ensure quality through test-driven development practices. Monitor progress, manage risks and ensure smooth delivery of technical solutions. Contribute to product release planning, roadmap updates and reporting on delivery outcomes. What are we looking for? 4+ years experience in a Product Owner or similar Agile delivery role. Proven ability to manage product backlogs, define user stories and lead cross-functional squads. Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe). Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps. Ability to collaborate across business and technical teams in a fast-paced environment. Background in fund services, investment operations or financial systems is a distinct advantage. Strong organisational and time management abilities, with a passion for continuous improvement. By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position. We Value Your Trust. Skills: product owner transformation continuous improvement Agile