Product Owner, Business Solutions

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Product Owner position in the Business Solutions team is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

The Product Owner we look for focus on field force processes supporting Business Stakeholders to define, drive and execute key operational drivers. The ideal candidate will have big ideas and strategies that foster an environment of collaboration and creativity. We need someone who has an entrepreneurial mindset for distilling business value and goals into roadmaps and refined product backlogs. 

This role is based remotely and the preferred locations are Czech Republic or Spain, but the candidate can be located anywhere in EU time zone.    

How you will make an impact:

• Translate the needs and expectations of business into a backlog of features needed to achieve strategic goals and meet requirements. 

• Own the product vision & agile backlog within a multidisciplinary scrum team 

• Manage the relationship with Business partners  

• Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories and Epics to ensure work aligns with product strategy 

• Guide agile team to refine requirements into Epics and User Stories and ensure they’re clearly understood 

• Drive the continuous improvement efforts to best meet users’ expectations and feedback. 

• Drive the value creation process in the product design & development (User stories valuation & prioritization, Product ROI), in close collaboration with IT & Business partners 

• Serve as the voice of the customer at the Agile Team and as a liaison between agile team members and stakeholders 

• Maximize Business Value from Agile team efforts 

• Validate development from Agile team against Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done 

• Plan and prioritize product backlog, setting expectations for delivery of new functionalities  

• Help Mitigate roadblocks to achieving sprint/release goals 

• Serve as product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and answering questions 

• Remain up to date on trends and best practices for agile product management 

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in business processes in responsibility 

• Identify and recommend innovations that significantly enhance efficiency and effectiveness of business processes 

What you will need (Required):

3 years’ experience in Edward’s Business Processes Operations, especially Inventory management (for internal candidates) OR 3 years’ experience in a product ownership role with In-depth knowledge of agile methodology  and ability to effectively manage conflicting needs of stakeholders. 

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Excellent documentation and communication skills  

• Excellent Interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating  

• Drive & Energy & Independence 

• SFDC certification and expertise

• Used to work with JIRA  

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset 

• Team player with a Can-do attitude and Self-discipline 

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Spain?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others). Here are some of our benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

• Flexible working hours and remote working

• Pension plan

• Life Insurance

• Medical plan

• Service Awards

• Enhanced Leave benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Comprehensive Wellness Program including: gym membership reimbursement, fresh fruit in the office, subsidized massages, mindfulness sessions, educational events, charity activities and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.