EC+ Product Owner

Your next adventure awaits here

Questel's mission is to facilitate the development of innovation in an efficient, safe and sustainable way. Questel provides an integrated platform of software and services to meet all needs in terms of intellectual property and innovation management.

As a Product Owner at Questel, you will play a crucial role in developing our Equinox IPMS suite, especially our product for large corporations, Equinox Corporate +, based on Salesforce Platform. You will be the bridge between business needs and technical solutions. Operating within an agile environment, the Product Owner will be responsible for defining and managing features development and ensuring successful delivery of value to our customers. You will report to the Product Manager.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Enhancement request management: gather feedback from diverse stakeholders and actively challenge priorities.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and growth based on market trends and customer needs.
• Scope definition: write project proposals with a clear scope, business case, cost, requirements, delivery schedule, communicate/validate with stakeholders.
• Write and refine user stories, acceptance criteria
• Act as the primary point of contact between stakeholders (business, marketing, sales, and customers) and the development team.
• Support and guidance for dev team.
• Conduct regular market and competitor analysis to inform product decisions.
• Validation of completed development. Validate deliverables against acceptance criteria to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Participate actively in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Create features documentation to feed the user knowledge base.
• Communication: Communicate product updates, delivery timelines, and risks effectively.
• Make sure Subject-Matter Experts and other stakeholders (Sales) have the info they need about the new features.
• Post release reviews: internal/external feedback, sales stats, communicate findings

The perfect match...

• Previous experience within the Intellectual Property sector
• Previous experience as Salesforce administrator or similar positions
• Strong understanding of IP software, ideally with IPMS.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with user experience (UX) design principles.
• Proficiency in English language (French would also be a plus)

Join Questel, a growing international group, and live a great human adventure

What we offer ...

• Full-time permanent contract
• Empowerment to bring your own ideas and shape our software and processes.
• Thrive in a flat hierarchy that champions courtesy, honesty, and courage.
• Unlock exciting career development paths in a supportive and ambitious company
• Work with global teams on cutting-edge tech and complex data.
• Design impactful IP solutions for thousands of users worldwide.
• Work with a diverse range of prestigious international clients (Fortune 500, CAC40etc.)
• Nice office in Sophia-Antipolis with access to several facilities: swimming pool, tennis court, charging stations,...

Job location: Hybrid - France (Sophia-Antipolis or Montpellier)

Driven by values of entrepreneurship, respect, and integrity, Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility. We foster an inclusive, equitable workplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background. Questel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors.