About Fortytwo
Born in Sweden and headquartered in Malta, at Fortytwo, we are a multicultural team of professionals, and we pride ourselves on being innovative, and robust. We are a global communication technology solutions provider specialising in international mobile messaging solutions and services through its proprietary infrastructure, systems, and platforms. With a global messaging connectivity network that reaches more than five (5), billion subscribers, worldwide, Fortytwo is a leader in this dynamic messaging interoperability industry.
The Opportunity
As the Product Owner, your role will involve close collaboration with our development teams to guarantee the achievement of business, quality, and functional objectives with every product release.
Your Responsibilities
We are exploring ways to grow our team and in taking ownership of this role, your areas of responsibility will be:
Collaborate with internal and external customers to analyse needs and align the product roadmap with strategic goals.
Draft key objectives, strategies, and apply product data to make business decisions.
Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize features to ensure focus on those with maximum value aligned with the product strategy.
Review market trends, new innovations, and competitor offerings, and provide suggestions for new product development. Concurrently, maintain feedback channels with other departments within the organization for similar direction.
Create the required specifications and the overall design of the product, including technical requests, in close coordination with the Technical Team.
Lead discussions and reviews with each department involved to ensure a complete product design process is conducted per project requirements.
Work on identifying and formulating new prospects for commercialization.
Provide all required reporting and information updates to senior management, and colleagues as requested.
Act as an ambassador for the product both internally and externally and be the primary contact for product-related queries.
Manage and coordinate project teams throughout the organization.
Collaborate closely with all product stakeholders to ensure coherency and correct execution.
Provide assistance with any ad hoc business development tasks assigned by the company.
Acquire in-depth knowledge of the market, stay updated with industry developments, and consistently maintain a solid understanding of the product to effectively support strategic business development decision-making.
Attend fairs, conferences, and exhibitions, and occasional business travel as necessary.
Any other tasks and functions that may arise or are appointed by the management.
Your skillset
We are looking for an individual with proven experience as a Product Owner. The requirements for this role include:
A tertiary and/or post-secondary academic qualification in IT or a related field is required.
The candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar role.
Proficient in computer literacy with a strong background in IT and a good understanding of the mobile messaging industry.
Possess a fundamental understanding of end-to-end customer experience integration and dependencies.
An analytical and strategic mindset is needed.
Strong work ethic, project leadership, and time management skills are important.
Goal-oriented with the ability to set and achieve targets.
Capable of assuming responsibility and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Skilled in collaborating with other teams and departments.
The Benefits
We firmly believe that our employees are the most valuable resource we have. Our team at Fortytwo is driven by ambition, encouraging collaboration, embracing diversity, and cultivating a strong sense of unity. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to work closely with highly talented individuals, who are among the best in the industry. Moreover, we provide competitive salaries and ensure that all our employees enjoy the following benefits:
Flexible work options, including hybrid work arrangements.
A robust performance management system ensuring transparent feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
Training budget for courses and conferences.
Health insurance plans to keep you covered.
Life insurance for peace of mind for you and your family.
Exclusive discounts on various other insurance policies.
Employee Wellness Allowance for fitness and mental health.
Extra leave days: Seniority leave to recognize and reward length of service.
Access to our corporate discount app providing savings at various restaurants and shops across Malta.
Fresh fruit and snacks provided weekly to keep you energised.
Complimentary lunch every week to enjoy with your colleagues.
An office full of natural light and outdoor recreational areas.
A relaxed and casual dress code.
Engaging team activities to build strong connections and have fun.