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Agile Risk Operation Center Product Owner

On-site in Madrid·Added 1 month ago

Still open when we checked on 7 Oct

AXA

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Post-graduate degree in IT or a closely-related subject to IS Security.” — per the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience working as a Product Owner or in a similar Agile role, managing product backlogs and executing roadmaps is a must
  • Ability to understand technical security concepts sufficiently to prioritize features and communicate effectively with technical teams.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a proven ability to translate business needs into technical priorities.

  • Leadership qualities to guide and motivate a team of technical SMEs in a fast-paced environment.

  • Knowledge of Private and Public Cloud Security with general understanding of Workload Protection, including Servers, Workstation, Containers is required.
  • Experience in AGILE hands-on experience (required)
  • Experience in AGILE hands-on as Product Manager or Product Owner (required)
  • Experience in Team leadership (required)

Nice to have

  • Proven past experience in IT or cybersecurity landscape is highly desirable
  • Understanding of Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is preferred.
  • Artificial Intelligence proven experience and knowledge are highly desirable
  • Agile certifications (e.g., PSPO, CSPO) are highly desirable.

  • AGILE certifications are highly desirable (Product Owner, or other SCRUM/SAFE certifications)

  • ISC² CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) is recommended

  • Experience in Security > 3 years (strongly recommended)

Education & certifications

  • Post-graduate degree in IT or a closely-related subject to IS Security.

Languages

  • Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus.

  • Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus.

The role

As a key member of the Cyberdefense Product team, the Product Owner (PO) will lead a team of technical subject matter experts to define and deliver a clear product vision aligned with AXA's security and compliance objectives. The PO acts as the primary liaison between stakeholders, security teams, and the Product Manager to ensure the product roadmap is executed effectively, delivering maximum value to AXA's security operations and organizational goals.

Cyberdefense Product Owner will

We are looking for a team member that will support Cyberdefense Product manager as Product owner role.

Our target is to stay at the "state of art" of security while helping the team to be more agile and to build Risk Operation Center (ROC) product that will enable the next level of AXA Risk-based vulnerability management.

What you'll do

  • Develop and refine the product vision and strategy in collaboration with the Product Manager, stakeholders, and end-users to ensure alignment with AXA's security priorities.

  • Own and manage the product backlog, prioritizing features, improvements, and technical debt based on business value, risk, and compliance requirements.

  • Engage with stakeholders across security, IT, compliance, and business units to gather requirements, feedback, and ensure their needs are reflected in the product backlog.

  • Lead Agile ceremonies (daily standup, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) to facilitate team understanding of priorities and deliverables with the support for the SCRUM master

  • Define clear acceptance criteria for deliverables and validate outputs against business needs, compliance standards, and security requirements.

  • Support the Product Manager by translating strategic goals into actionable backlog items and ensuring their timely delivery.

  • Promote transparency by providing regular updates on progress, risks, and dependencies to all relevant stakeholders.

  • Foster team collaboration and motivate a team of technical SMEs to deliver high-quality outputs, removing blockers and facilitating continuous improvement.

  • Enhance product understanding within the team and stakeholders to ensure technical and security considerations are incorporated into prioritization decisions.

  • Measure and analyze product performance using KPIs, trends, and feedback to inform ongoing improvements.

  • Advocate for the product internally and externally, promoting its value and outlining future roadmap initiatives.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Deliverables

As part of your mission, you and your product team will have to produce and to present key deliverables at the highest level of quality, such as:

  • Delivery of the 1-18 months roadmap backlog
  • Reports (Quality of Services, Capacity planning,...)
  • Documentation of standards and procedures
  • Reporting to AXA management
  • Improvement plans (automation, tools, incident action plan)

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews8–12 weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Talk with recruiter

    With a recruiter

    An initial conversation with a recruiter.

  3. Interview

    With hiring manager and key stakeholders

    Meet the hiring manager and the key stakeholders you would work with.

  • AXA aims to respond within two weeks of receiving an application.
  • AXA UK adds tasks or presentations for many roles, psychometric tests for some, and a background check before the start date.

About AXA

AXA is a multinational insurance and asset management group headquartered in Paris, France. It is one of the world's largest insurance companies, operating across property, casualty, life, savings, and health insurance, with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The group employs over 140,000 people and serves millions of clients globally, positioning itself as a leader in insurance and risk management.

In Spain, AXA operates as AXA España, with its main offices in Madrid and Barcelona, and a significant workforce across the country. The company is known for its focus on digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and innovation in insurance products. For international professionals, AXA Spain offers a multicultural environment, opportunities in areas like AI, cybersecurity, data science, and underwriting, and a strong commitment to employee development and flexible working arrangements.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1985
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
axa.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • AXA Spain has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant number of roles in technology, data, and cybersecurity, making it a good fit for international tech professionals.
  • The company offers a multicultural work environment, with English often used as a working language in many global and technical roles.
  • AXA provides strong internal mobility opportunities, allowing employees to move between Spain and other global offices.
  • Spain is a key market for AXA, with a large local workforce and a growing focus on digital innovation and AI.
  • The company offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development programs.

In their own words

About the company & team

Team structure: The team is led by one Product manager, and 4 people (FTE) for the LOA (run) activity and about 3-6 people part of the team on dedicated strategic project.

Additional information

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we're committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.

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