Product Owner with German and English

• Very good command of German and English (C1), enabling independent facilitation of workshops and work with project documentation
• At least 3 years of experience in IT projects as a Product Owner, Project Manager, or Business Analyst with implementation responsibility
• Practical experience working with a backlog, including creating User Stories, Epics, and managing functional and non-functional requirements
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to create solution concepts (e.g. process diagrams, mock-ups)
• Experience or strong interest in projects within manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments
• Very good communication and organizational skills, with a strong customer-oriented mindset
• Valid Category B driving license and willingness to undertake occasional business travel

Nice to have:

• Interest in AI technologies and experience using AI tools in day-to-day work (e.g. data analysis, conceptual work, process optimization)

• Conducting business needs analysis and independently facilitating client workshops (primarily in German), including Product Discovery sessions
• Creating and strategically managing the product backlog, including breaking down epics into user stories and defining clear acceptance criteria
• Close collaboration with development teams, including clarifying requirements during sprints, providing ongoing domain support, and validating delivered solutions
• Taking responsibility for project delivery across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – from concept and implementation through testing and deployment
• Planning and coordinating project scope, timeline, and budget (managing the “iron triangle”)
• Preparing project and product documentation (solution concepts, Statements of Work, functional specifications)
• Monitoring progress, managing risks, dependencies, and scope changes
• Managing relationships with business stakeholders and regularly reporting project status and results
• Proactively proposing improvements, optimizations, and innovative solutions, including the use of AI technologies