Junior Product Owner
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Junior Product Owner to take responsibility for managing and evolving our product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable and impactful features are delivered first.
In this role, you will act as the key link between business stakeholders and engineering teams, translating product vision and requirements into clearly defined, development-ready tasks. You will play a central role in driving value delivery, improving processes, and ensuring our products continue to meet organisational goals and user needs.
What You’ll Be Doing
· Creating, maintaining, and refining the product backlog, ensuring all items are clearly defined and ready for development
· Prioritising backlog tasks to maximise business value and strategic impact
· Collaborating closely with Product Managers, designers, technical team leaders, and engineering teams to define requirements and technical specifications
· Working with team leaders to estimate user stories and support sprint planning
· Tracking and assessing business outcomes to ensure product initiatives align with organisational objectives
· Monitoring product performance, gathering user feedback, and implementing continuous improvements
· Contributing to the enhancement of software development processes and Agile practices
· Maintaining and updating relevant product documentation
· Actively participating in meetings and discussions focused on innovation and improvement
· Supporting colleagues and collaborating across teams to deliver operational objectives
What We’re Looking For
· Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role
· Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies
· Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects effectively
· Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
· Strong leadership and communication skills
· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams
· Adaptability in a dynamic and evolving environment
· Fluency in Bulgarian and English (working proficiency required)
Why Join Us?
· Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team
· Play a key role in shaping product strategy and delivering meaningful impact
· Work in an environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork
· Opportunities to contribute ideas and drive real change
· Engage in varied and challenging projects within a supportive culture
If you are a proactive, detail-oriented Product Owner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys turning strategy into actionable results, we would love to hear from you.
- Department
- Product Strategy
- Locations
- Sofia
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Shkolo
With over 1,700 schools and more than 1 million users, Shkolo is Bulgaria's leading Management Information System (MIS) provider.
Now a proud member of the Juniper Education group, Shkolo is expanding its products to over 16,000 schools worldwide.
At Shkolo, we are revolutionizing education by leveraging cloud-based technology to enhance school efficiency, reduce teacher workload, and improve student outcomes.
Our passionate team is dedicated to making a meaningful and lasting impact on education at every level.