Product Owner (Contract -10 months)

At Valerann, we are on a mission to revolutionise the way roads are managed and experienced. Through our cutting-edge data platform, Lanternn by Valerann, leveraging AI, Computer Vision and Data Fusion, we provide Road Operators with real-time insights, situational context and tools to improve road safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The Role We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Junior-Mid Product Owner to join our Product team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to work at the intersection of technology, data, and transportation innovation. You’ll play a key supporting role in defining and driving product development, collaborating closely with our Product Manager, Data Scientists, Data Engineers and Commercial team, as well as connecting directly with end-users and clients. Key Responsibilities Support the Product Manager in identifying, refining, and validating product features and improvements. Translate business and user needs into clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Collaborate with a cross-functional Agile team of engineers and data scientists to deliver impactful iterations. Assist with backlog grooming, sprint planning and feature readiness to ensure alignment with product goals. Contribute to the setup and configuration of customer systems, including GIS road definitions and Computer Vision analytics. Work closely with the delivery and technical teams to support successful implementation and customisation of our product for clients. Help track product performance and customer feedback to inform future development. Ensure effective documentation and internal communication of product updates and release notes. 1–3 years of experience in a product-focused or technical role (e.g., Product Owner, Business Analyst, Junior Product Manager, Product Tester, etc.) Passionate work ethic, enthusiasm and willingness to ‘get stuck in’ to a variety of tasks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work with technical data and concepts. Excellent communication skills; able to clearly convey ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. An understanding of Agile methodologies and product development lifecycles. Experience or interest in data-heavy, real-time products. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of ownership and autonomy. Desirable (but not required) Experience working with transport, smart infrastructure, or SaaS platforms. Familiarity with GIS tools, geospatial data, Machine Learning or AI products. Background in startup or scale-up environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr