Product Owner

About SoftProject

SoftProject GmbH has been creating intelligent digital solutions for over 25 years. Their Low-Code platform streamlines business processes across industries, making them faster, more efficient, and easier to control. More than 300 companies globally trust X4 BPMS, supported by over 200 employees in Germany, Spain, and France. The company fosters a culture where ideas are valued, teamwork thrives, and innovation is enjoyable.

Role Overview

As a Product Owner, you will act as the crucial link connecting customer needs, business objectives, and technical implementation, transforming ideas into successful software products. You will translate functional requirements into detailed user stories, maintain and prioritize the product backlog, and collaborate closely with product management, development teams, and stakeholders. Your target is to deliver a product of the highest quality that maximizes customer value.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and identified challenges, converting them into meaningful user stories.
• Own the maintenance, prioritization, and evolution of the product backlog.
• Ensure the development team clearly understands requirements and priorities at all times.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager to develop the product roadmap and plan releases.
• Define and refine product requirements based on customer feedback, market demands, and company goals.
• Support implementation processes, ensuring high product quality and successful launches.
• Serve as the central interface between Product Management and Development teams.

Candidate Profile

• Completed studies in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or an equivalent qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in IT project management, product ownership, and product management.
• Practical experience with agile development methodologies, especially Scrum.
• Strong expertise in requirements engineering, user story mapping, and backlog management.
• Technical understanding of software development, including architecture and integration concepts.
• Ideally, knowledge in data management and/or business process management.
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented thinker.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to unify diverse stakeholders.
• Preferably experience in sectors such as insurance, utilities, or industry.

Working at SoftProject

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and adaptable hours to accommodate personal needs.
• Family-friendly benefits including childcare subsidies and parental support.
• Office perks such as pet-friendly environment, free parking, fresh fruit, quality coffee, and modern canteen options.
• A vibrant team culture with events like after-work gatherings, seasonal parties, sports activities (e.g., B2Run), JobRad bike leasing, and a strong ONECompany spirit.
• Additional benefits: onboarding kits, anniversary and life event gifts, EGYM Wellpass wellness program, corporate discounted platforms, and an employee referral scheme.

Additional Information

Work location: Ettlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Salary range: 70000 to 77000 EUR annually.

To apply, submit your application including resume, certificates, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations in English.

Contact for questions: [email protected] or +49 7243 56175 0.

Address: Am Erlengraben 3, D-76275 Ettlingen, Germany.