Product Management Consultant

We are seeking a highly capable Product Management Consultant to join our team delivering next-generation retail payment infrastructure for European financial institutions. You will support the Product Manager overseeing a cross-functional, international team operating under SAFe methodology.This is a critical execution role bridging strategy and delivery. You will translate institutional requirements into executable work, coordinate development across multiple agile teams, manage the product backlog, and ensure seamless delivery of one of Europe's most strategic financial infrastructure initiatives.The ProjectYou will contribute to building regulated payment infrastructure that will serve as foundational architecture for retail transactions across multiple European jurisdictions. This platform represents a historic shift: enabling central bank money to operate alongside retail digital payment rails, enhancing monetary sovereignty, payment resilience, and financial inclusion across the eurozone.The infrastructure operates under strict central bank oversight and must meet the highest standards of security, scalability, and interoperability.Laminar works alongside a consortium of European national central banks through a collaborative development process. Following successful completion of design and preparation phases, the platform is now in active development.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Delivery & ExecutionCoordinate the conceptualization of client objectives and solution requirements into Epics and Capabilities.Own and manage the product backlog: define, prioritize, and maintain alignment with strategic program objectives.Coordinate the delivery cycle across Program Increments (PI): PI Planning, tracking, QA, dependency management, Inspect & Adapt and reporting.Participate in agile ceremonies across development sprints.Quality & ValidationValidate that developments meet functional requirements and acceptance criteria: Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).Support integration, acceptance, end-to-end, and functional testing.Drive continuous improvement in functionality, performance, and operations.Risk & Stakeholder ManagementIdentify, analyze, mitigate, and escalate project and operational risks.Communicate status, blockers, decisions, and escalations to senior stakeholders.Monitorize product delivery plan with development teams.Coordinate with the Client, Solution Architecture, Functional Certification and Operations Management teams.What We're Looking ForRequired· 4-6 years of experience in product management or technical project delivery in agile environments· University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field· English C1 level (working language of the project)· Proven experience translating business requirements into executable work in Scrum/Kanban environments· Technical fluency to interface effectively with software development teams· Experience in stakeholder communication, risk management, quality assurance, and backlog prioritizationHighly Valued· Knowledge of payment systems, payment infrastructure, or central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)· Experience working within SAFe framework (SAFe PO/PM certification a strong plus)· Autonomy, leadership, and strong prioritization skills in complex, multi-stakeholder environments· Clear, concise communication (written and oral) focused on execution, risks, and results· Process improvement mindset (deliver faster, smoother, higher quality)· Proficiency with Jira and Confluence (backlog management, reporting, documentation)· Experience in international projects or working with cross-border stakeholdersAbout Laminar:Laminar is reshaping finance flow.We are a financial technology company providing software products and services to financial institutions worldwide. Specialized in digital currencies and tokenized assets, we work across payments, capital markets, and lending with central banks, commercial banks, investment banks, and financial market participants.Our VisionTo build a world where assets flow as data to anyone, anywhere, anytime.In fluid dynamics, laminar flow represents orderly, parallel movement. The regime where systems operate at peak efficiency. We aim to make financial value flow as predictably and efficiently as data in a connected world.Why Laminar?· Institutional Validation : Working hand-in-hand with central banks grants our solutions both institutional credibility and a gold standard of quality and interoperability.· Strategic Impact : The infrastructure we build today will underpin the next era of global finance, impacting hundreds of millions of citizens.· Mission-Driven Culture : We operate from Humility, Respect, Responsibility, and Trust.· Laminar Flow Philosophy : Consistent execution. Respect for time. Reliability and security as baseline, not aspiration.What We OfferEquity Ownership: Stock options for the team. Company value belongs to those who create it. No separation, no distinction. You build it, you own it.Compensation : Competitive package including salary and flexible benefits (meal vouchers, health insurance, training budget).Location : Madrid (hybrid model) with occasional travel within the Eurozone.Contract : Permanent.Impact : Lead international teams in high-impact initiatives at international scale.Environment : Agile, cross-functional teams. Flat hierarchy with clear ownership. We optimize for quality and delivery speed, not approval chains.Growth : Continuous professional development and personal brand building.Contact: