AI & Digital Product Owner

We’re building our AI Factory , the engine of RINA 's digital innovation and we’re looking for 100+ talented professionals from around the world to join us If you’re a Software Engineer, AI Expert, Cloud Architect, UX/UI Designer, Digital Product Owner, or Innovation Business Owner, this is your opportunity to make an impact. Join a vibrant, global team where creativity and knowledge fuel every breakthrough. Ready to innovate with us? Mission We are currently recruiting for AI & Digital Product Owners to join our offices in Genoa, Rome, Naples or Milan (Italy) within the Global Strategic Initiatives Division. You will lead the development and delivery of cutting-edge digital solutions. This role is central to bridging business needs with technical execution. You will oversee a multidisciplinary technical team—including Cloud Architects, AI Experts, Software Engineers, and UX Designers— through every phase of the development lifecycle. You act as the main translator of business requirements into actionable technical specifications, drive the agile DevOps process. Key Accountabilities Technical Team Leadership Supervise and coordinate the work of Cloud Architects, AI Experts, Software Engineers, and UX Designers during all development phases. Evaluate technical team readiness and capabilities before project kickoff. Provide problem‑solving support to overcome obstacles encountered by the technical team to ensure smooth progress. Product Ownership Own and manage the product backlog, defining and prioritizing features, functionalities, and enhancements based on business value and user impact. Continuously refine and communicate product vision and roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders. Translation of Business Requirements Gather, analyze, and translate business goals and user needs into clear, actionable technical specifications for the development team. Serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and the development team. Agile & DevOps Management Lead agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews, retrospectives) and ensure best practices in agile and DevOps are followed. Monitor sprint performance and ensure timely delivery of product increments. Quality and Architecture Oversight Ensure the digital solution is built with strong foundations in security, reliability, and scalability. Review technical designs and architectural decisions with the Cloud Architect and development team. Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination Manage external technology partners and resources to support internal capabilities. Maintain alignment between external vendors and internal teams to ensure consistency and quality of deliverables. UX and User‑Centered Focus Collaborate with UX Designers to ensure the digital product delivers intuitive, seamless, and engaging experiences to end users. Education Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in similar technical roles. Developer background and familiarity with AI‑enabled capabilities, data‑driven decision‑making, and integration with cloud platforms. Experience leading tech squads in an Agile environment. Ability to drive infrastructure choices and enable tech/ digital best‑practices spillover. Integrated project management, also in with Agile methodologies. Strong problem solving and communication skills. Fluency in Italian and English. Competencies ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99. #J-18808-Ljbffr