Product Owner (Automotive)

As a Product Owner within our agile and SAFe-driven environment, you will play a key role in maximizing the value delivered by cross-functional product teams in the automotive domain. You will be responsible for defining product vision, managing the product backlog, and ensuring alignment with business strategy while working closely with stakeholders and development teams in a hybrid working environment., * Own and prioritize the product backlog to maximize business value and align with strategic objectives.

• Collaborate with agile teams to define and deliver product increments during sprint planning, reviews, and demos.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, resolve conflicts, and align on priorities and product roadmaps.
• Lead backlog refinement sessions, ensuring clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and Definition of Done (DoD).
• Apply SAFe practices for Program Increment (PI) planning and quarterly alignment activities.
• Analyze market trends, automotive industry developments, and customer feedback to identify innovation opportunities.
• Present product progress, KPIs, and roadmap updates to management and key stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across product and delivery teams.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and automotive industry standards while maintaining agile delivery.

Do you have experience in Software development?, * Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in agile software development, with experience in the automotive industry .

• Solid knowledge of Agile/Scrum and SAFe frameworks.
• Strong expertise in backlog management, user story definition, and prioritization.
• Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into innovative digital product solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across multicultural and cross-functional teams.
• Experience facilitating workshops, sprint ceremonies, and alignment sessions.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience defining KPIs and tracking product performance metrics.
• Understanding of digital product delivery and end-to-end customer journey alignment.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of product outcomes.
• Fluent in English and German (mandatory)., * SAFe POPM, PSPO, or equivalent Product Owner certification.