Product Owner (Fixed term)
Szallas Group
About the job and responsibilities
Product Owner (Fixed term min. 1 year)
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Head of Product
Preferred location: Budapest (HU), Cluj Napoca (RO), Constanța (RO), Miskolc (HU), Liberec (CZ), Lublin (PL), Warsaw (PL)As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for driving product development initiatives from a business perspective and ensuring successful implementation of new features and modules.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Project-based coordination of the introduction or renewal of new modules and functions
- Ensuring product implementation and operation in line with business objectives
- Managing the business side of developments
- Identifying, prioritizing, and specifying business needs
- Managing and continuously maintaining the product backlog
- Daily collaboration with the development team and setting task priorities
- Consulting with stakeholders and managing feedback
- Validating the business suitability of delivered features
- Performing job-related tasks as specified by the supervisor
In this role, you will have the authority to:
Scope of authority
Determining functional priorities
Determining the content and order of the backlog
Accepting or rejecting functions from a business perspective
Preparing decisions on the scope of delivery
Your profile
Proven experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Product Manager, or in a similar role
Strong understanding of Agile product development methodologies
Ability to translate business needs into clear and actionable requirements
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong analytical and prioritization abilities
- Experience working closely with software development teams
- A proactive mindset and a passion for creating customer-centric solutions
Why Szallas Group?
Be part of one of the leading travel-tech companies in the region
Work on products used by millions of travelers
Collaborate with talented and supportive colleagues
Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Opportunity to make a visible impact on product strategy and business results
Competitive compensation and benefits package
About us
At Szallas Group, we are shaping the future of regional travel – and we are looking for people who want to shape it with us. As one of Central Eastern Europe’s leading online travel companies, we combine local expertise, cutting-edge technology, and the passion of 500 professionals to make travel simpler, smarter, and more joyful for millions. If you’re ready to grow, make an impact, and explore new possibilities in a truly international environment, this is where your journey begins. Own your adventure!