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Product Owner (DMS)
·Germany
HybridFull-timeProduct ManagementAutomotive
Join a technology company in the automotive sector as a Product Owner. You will define the product vision, manage the backlog, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features for Dealer Management Systems. This hybrid role requires monthly on-site presence in Bonn, Germany.
Responsibilities
- Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals and market needs.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and synthesize customer feedback.
- Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog with clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Continuously refine backlog items based on feedback and business value.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, QA, marketing, and sales teams to plan sprints and ensure delivery.
- Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Act as the primary point of contact for product-related communication and gather stakeholder requirements.
- Validate features through testing, demos, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Track product performance using KPIs and iterate based on data.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, technology, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience writing user stories and managing product backlogs.
- German language skills at C1 level or equivalent.
- Automotive and Dealer Management System (DMS) domain expertise.
Nice to have
- Certifications such as CSPO, PSPO, or equivalent.
- Experience with tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Trello.
- Background in UX/UI principles or software development.
- Strong data-driven decision-making experience.