Product Owner

Overview Product Owner – River Behavior Forecasting SaaS Location : Onsite, in Toulouse or in Paris Contract type : Permanent Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a similar role (product owner or product manager) About Us BWI is an innovative technology company specializing in water resource forecasting. Our SaaS platform anticipates river behavior using advanced predictive models and provides critical hydrological risk management features, including early-warning systems. By combining science, technology, and operational excellence, BWI supports decision-makers facing climate-driven water challenges. Main Responsibilities As a Product Owner, you will be the key interface between scientific expertise (data science, hydrology, software engineering, infrastructure), business objectives, and the development team. Your mission: turn complex scientific models into a simple, robust, and high-performance decision-support product that delivers tangible value to our users. Define and drive the product roadmap in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain and present product/module roadmap to stakeholders, including at public events and conferences. Identify market and product opportunities linked to emerging technologies (Sentinel/Copernicus, IoT, AI). Conduct continuous technology watch on streamflow forecasting methods and remote sensing innovations. Discovery & Scientific Specifications Translate user needs and business requirements into actionable User Stories. Write and manage specifications related to the ingestion of heterogeneous data sources (satellite imagery, in-situ sensors, meteorological models). Apply a client-driven approach to identify and define features that will become indispensable tools for our future users. Support the sales team as a technical and functional pre-sales consultant, helping qualify client needs and feasibility. Delivery & Agile Methodology Prioritize and manage the backlog based on business value, impact and technical complexity. Lead agile rituals (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives). Define and validate clear acceptance criteria to ensure high-quality deliverables. Train users and conduct product workshops, including international assignments when required. Contribute as a technical consultant to monthly customer success meetings and follow up meetings. Desired Profile Education: Engineering degree or Master in Computer Science, Physics, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or Remote Sensing. Methodologies: Strong and proven mastery of Agile methodologies. Hydrology: Solid understanding of hydrological processes (water cycle, flood propagation, water balance) Earth Observation: Strong proficiency with remote sensing data (optical, radar, satellite altimetry) is a major asset. Languages: Professional English is mandatory and French is a nice-to-have. Product & Soft Skills Proven experience as a Product Owner within a B2B SaaS environment. Proficient use of product management tools (Jira, Atlassian suite). Ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly to development teams. Analytical and meticulous—you care deeply about the reliability of data delivered to end users. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. Willingness to engage in the field (e.g. trade shows, client visits...) to validate assumptions. Strong negotiation and prioritization skills to balance divergent interests while maximizing company value. Ability and willingness to create original content (tutorials, product outlines, videos, webinars, blog posts, ...) Why Join Us? Join a high-impact, purpose-driven project addressing critical environmental and societal challenges. Be part of a fast-growing, multidisciplinary team where your role is central to the company’s success. Grow alongside your colleagues in a dynamic ecosystem offering strong learning and career opportunities. Take on a challenging, meaningful role and help position BWI as a world-class reference in river flow forecasting. Rise to the challenge, shape a world-class product, and contribute to making BWI a global leader in its field. #J-18808-Ljbffr