About the Client
Our client is leading supplier of security products and services in the Nordics. Their platform which is an integrated product for technical security solutions such as access control, alarm handling, CCTV and Fire detection, is a market leader when it comes to large and complex solutions like hospitals, universities and prisons.
They are part of a group which is the premier multi-technical service provider in the Nordics, with about 11000 employees and deliver specialist services as well as complete electrical, heating and plumbing, and HVAC solutions, offering everything from design and project planning to installation, operation and maintenance.
Benefits:
- Individual development and education
- Flat and flexible organization
- Social activities
- Flexible working hours
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Product Owner who will take end-to-end ownership of FW-based access control products The role acts as a bridge between the market, firmware development and production, with responsibility for driving product value, roadmap execution and delivery quality.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the product backlog to maximize product value.
- Contribute to and refine the product roadmap.
- Lead sprint planning and backlog prioritization.
- Define and maintain user stories with clear scope and acceptance criteria.
- Ensure product quality across the full product lifecycle.
- Monitor support status and field feedback.
- Report progress, risks and key updates to the Product Manager.
- Contribute to marketing materials for the assigned product range.
- Cover Business Intelligence insights within the product scope.
- Break down the roadmap into user stories and development iterations.
- Cooperate daily with Product Manager, Product Owners, firmware, hardware and software teams, as well as the Production Manager.
- Coordinate firmware, hardware and system-level dependencies.
- Ensure OEM adaptations, are properly specified and delivered.
- Maintain necessary contact with partners, customers and suppliers.
- Participate in sprint ceremonies, including planning, demos and retrospectives.
- Take part in business meetings and product discussions.
- Support production readiness and ramp-up.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, including quality, purchasing, certifications and related routines.
- Follow company policies and reporting routines.
- Act as an informal leader across teams, without the need for direct reports.
- Drive alignment between product, development and production.
- Take ownership and follow through on decisions.
- Apply long-term, product-oriented thinking.
- Stay motivated by delivering product quality and business value.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Product Manager or Project Manager role.
- Experience with embedded or firmware-based products.
- Proven end-to-end product lifecycle ownership.
- Experience working in an international environment.
- Strong understanding of embedded firmware.
- Strong understanding of Linux-based embedded platforms.
- Good understanding of hardware, firmware and system interaction.
- Ability to translate business needs into technical specifications.
- Ability to discuss architecture, interfaces and technical constraints with engineers.
- Experience with Agile / Scrum ways of working.
- Experience with backlog management and sprint planning.
- Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps or similar tools.
- Understanding of product KPIs.
- Business and cost awareness.
- English language at B2+ level, used in daily communication.
- Business- and customer-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Structured and analytical thinking.
- Ability to prioritize and make decisions.
- Proactive, flexible and service-minded approach.
- Persistent and result-oriented personality.
- Ability to maintain strong relationships across stakeholders.
- Ability to operate between backlog, roadmap, technical discussions and production realities.
- Strong communication skills to align stakeholders across Sweden, Žilina and production.
Pragmatic, structured approach with focus on delivery and quality.
Nice to Have Skills
- Knowledge of access control systems and card readers.
- Knowledge of smart cards, including Mifare, DESFire and NFC.
- Knowledge of OSDP protocol.
- Experience with certifications, including security, RF and compliance.
- Experience or awareness of the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
- Knowledge of Aliro and mobile credentials.
- Experience with OEM product customization.
- Experience with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, RS485 and CAN.
- Technical firmware understanding combined with a strong product mindset.