Subscription Product Owner Retail Optical EMEA

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Your role:

The Business Product Owner (PO) plays a crucial role in the product development lifecycle, serving as the bridge between Opcos, Regional Optical EMEA Teams (Store Ops, IT, Marketing), Corporate teams (IT, Logistic, Planning and Master data) and external consultants (Zuora, Sidea as System integrator).

The PO is responsible for defining the vision, managing the product backlog, prioritizing features, and ensuring the product meets the business needs and delivers value to final consumers.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Main responsibilities:

Product Vision & Strategy:

• Define and communicate the product vision, goals, and strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Act as the product’s advocate, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.

Backlog Management:

• Create, refine, and prioritize the product backlog (new developments/ bugs fixing) based on business value, Opcos feedback, and technical feasibility.
• Ensure that the IT Stakeholders (internal and 3rd parties) always has a clear understanding of the most valuable features to deliver.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with stakeholders (Opcos, Corporate Regional teams – stores ops / master data / logistic / etc.) to gather requirements and align the product roadmap.
• Regularly update stakeholders on the product's progress and key decisions.

Feature Definition & Prioritization:

• Write clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize features, ensuring that the team focuses on the most critical aspects first.

Sprint Planning & Agile Facilitation:

• Participate in sprint planning, grooming, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Provide guidance and decision-making support to the development team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features.

Product Launch & Post-Launch:

• Coordinate product releases and ensure smooth deployment by working with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, etc.).
• Gather feedback from post-launch and service delivery post-launch to improve future iterations and address issues promptly.

NETWORK OF INTERACTION:

INTERNAL: Regional EMEA Team, VaaS Manager at Country Level, Eyecare Team, Store Operations, Finance, HR, Marketing, IT

EXTERNAL: External Consultants

Main requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CSPO, SAFe PO) is a plus.
• Experience: 5 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or related role in Agile software development.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with software development processes, Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and tools like JIRA, or similar. Experience with Subscription management and Zuora are highly recommended / Proficiency in Zuora is a must.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership: Strong decision-making abilities and experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to balance conflicting priorities, solve complex problems, and make critical decisions under pressure.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, market research, and understanding customer needs to inform product decisions.
• Experience with software or digital product development.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and customer journey mapping.
• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, JIRA or other tracking and analytical tools.
• Italian/English

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:

• Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Enjoy flexible work conditions, health insurance coverage, ticket restaurants, internal rooftop canteen
• Join the Corporate Shareholding Program “BOOST” an opportunity to share in the company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth.
• Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.
• Enjoy our “Disconnect Program” a holistic approach to work-life balance, including initiatives for mental health, yoga, jogging sessions, and more, designed to help you recharge and stay healthy.

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.​

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