The Role
Serve as the squad Product Owner for the Comply function: own and refine the backlog, translate business needs into user stories and acceptance criteria, lead agile ceremonies, remove blockers, collaborate with engineering, UX/UI and stakeholders, participate in testing and post-launch evaluation, and drive continuous improvement based on metrics and user feedback.
Summary Generated by Built In
RecoTek is Reconomy’s new centralized technology hub located in Bucharest, Romania, officially launched in February 2024. Serving as the backbone of Reconomy’s tech operations, it consolidates inhouse expertise across all Reconomy brands to accelerate platform development and enhance service delivery.
Reconomy is an international circular economy specialist that combines technology, skills and incredible people to enable businesses to better manage their resources, helping reduce waste, optimise their supply chains, and contribute in a meaningful way toward the circular economy
Reconomy is an international circular economy specialist that combines technology, skills and incredible people to enable businesses to better manage their resources, helping reduce waste, optimise their supply chains, and contribute in a meaningful way toward the circular economy
Reconomy is bending the edges of linear business models across the world, integrating circular economy strategies and processes into everyday operations. We have the tools, talent and technology that enable customers to harness the full and inherent value of their resources, with integrated global operations in over 80 countries across the world.
Reconomy’s full range of capabilities are organized into 3 ‘loops’: Recycle, Comply and Re-use, each providing opportunities for circularity within the wider resource cycle.
- Recycle loop is utilising the latest technology and data to enable customers to make the best possible use of their materials.
- Comply loop is enabling customers to solve increasingly complex environmental regulatory challenges using data, expert knowledge and thought leadership to drive business accountability across the globe.
- Re-use loop is providing intelligent technology platforms and agile delivery models for pre-retail logistics and product returns, fulfilment and processing, on behalf of many of Europe’s largest retailers.
About the role
We’re looking for a Product Owner to join our Comply function in Bucharest. You’ll be part of a dynamic, agile squad, working closely with the Product Manager, engineers, UX/UI, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, impactful product increments.
You will act as the bridge between business needs and technical delivery—owning the backlog, leading agile ceremonies, and ensuring the team consistently delivers value to users and the business.
What we need from you
What You’ll Do
- Support the Product Manager in communicating product vision and strategy
- Own and refine the product backlog, ensuring clear priorities and alignment with business goals
- Translate business requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria
- Lead agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Ensure smooth sprint execution by proactively identifying and removing blockers
- Collaborate closely with engineering, QA, UX/UI, and business stakeholders
- Participate in product testing, validation, and post-launch evaluation
- Support continuous improvement based on user feedback and performance metrics
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Product Owner (or similar role) in an agile environment
- Strong understanding of Agile / Scrum / SDLC methodologies
- Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing business needs
- Collaborative mindset and experience working with international teams
What we offer
- This role offers you the chance to work in a friendly, diverse and international environment, along with colleagues who will share your passion for innovation, agile-working and growth. You will also be able to develop your skills within the exciting and challenging market of Reverse Logistics!
- Hybrid working environment
- Training and development to keep you in touch with the latest technologies and the opportunities to apply your learning.
- We offer a competitive salary alongside other benefits*
- Our office is easily accessible located near the city center of Bucharest, and designed to make you feel at home
- 22 working days of annual leave, plus 2 additional days allowed for participation in volunteering programs, and 1 extra day off for your birthday
- Meal vouchers: 45 RON per working day (taxed according to current legislation)
- Private medical subscription.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in an agile environment
- Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and SDLC methodologies
- Hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence (or similar tools)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing business needs
- Collaborative mindset and experience working with international teams
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The Company
What We Do
Reconomy is an international circular economy specialist that provides resource management, environmental compliance, and sustainable returns services. They help businesses transition from linear to circular models, focusing on waste reduction, resource optimization, and sustainability.
