Senior Product Owner

Summary

Join Xayn, a Berlin-based AI startup developing Noxtua, Europe's first sovereign Legal AI, as a Senior Product Owner. You will take ownership of a cross-functional product team, leading the entire product development lifecycle from discovery to delivery. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment, prioritization, and value delivery to users. This role involves managing the product backlog, translating user needs into actionable initiatives, and driving sprint planning. You will also be responsible for stakeholder management, utilizing product analytics and user feedback, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, ideally in B2B SaaS or legal tech environments, with a proven track record of launching and growing complex software products. Strong communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a user-centric approach are essential. A Bachelor's degree in Law, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field is required, with advanced degrees being a plus.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, ideally in B2B SaaS or legal tech environments
• Proven experience launching and growing complex software products from the ground up
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies and enthusiasm for iterative product development
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical and legal concepts into intuitive product solutions
• Strategic thinker with a user-centric mindset and a passion for great product experiences
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full product lifecycle for your product area — from vision to roadmap execution
• Balance the four key product risks — value, usability, feasibility, and business viability — when making decisions and setting priorities
• Manage and maintain the product backlog, write and refine user stories, and drive sprint planning with your team
• Translate user needs and stakeholder input into actionable, validated product initiatives
• Manage stakeholder relationships by understanding their needs, aligning on priorities, and keeping them informed about progress and product developments
• Utilize product analytics and user feedback to inform product decisions and measure success
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, legal experts, and leadership to ensure successful delivery
• Drive usability and adoption by conducting user testing, iterating on feedback, and supporting go-to-market strategies
• Analyze the market and competitive landscape to inform product positioning and maintain long-term competitiveness
• Champion Legal AI innovation by integrating legal domain expertise into product development

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degrees are a plus

Benefits

• Flexible working hours: Full-time (32- 40h/week)
• 26 days + December 24th & 31st off
• 100% remote work possible (given a German residence), other countries upon request
• Discounts: e.g. Urban Sports Club Membership
• Laptop (Lenovo or Mac), second screen, keyboard etc