Germany : minimum C1 level
Location: Bonn, Germany ( Candidate anywhere in Germany who are good to travel when required)
Occasional travel to office as per the project need.
Role: Product Owner (DMS exp is mandatory)
Domain:
Automobile – Mandatory
DMS- Dealer Management System – Mandatory
Skills and Experience Required:
The Product Owner is responsible for defining product vision, prioritizing the product backlog, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality product features that align with business objectives and customer needs. This role acts as the bridge between stakeholders, customers, and the development team.
Key Responsibilities
Product Vision \& Strategy
Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap and work closely with Product Owner (Client business team)
Ensure alignment with business goals, market needs, and user insights.
Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback synthesis.
Backlog Management
Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog.
Write clear and concise user stories with acceptance criteria.
Continuously refine backlog items based on feedback and business value.
Ensure development work aligns with product priorities and deadlines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with engineering, design, QA, marketing, and sales teams.
Collaborate with Scrum Masters and development teams to plan sprints.
Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for product-related communication along with Product Owner (Client business).
Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into actionable work items.
Provide timely updates and manage expectations.
Execution \& Delivery
Ensure solutions meet customer needs and quality standards.
Validate features through testing, demos, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Track product performance using KPIs and iterate based on data.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s or Masters degree in business, technology, or 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 (C1 preferred)
Automotive / DMS domain expertise
Preferred
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.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking \& prioritization
Customer-centric mindset
Leadership \& decision-making
Technical comprehension
Collaboration \& communication
Adaptability in fast-paced environments