Product Owner*in IT

Product Owner IT

Permanent employee, Full-time · Köln

Your tasks

Your main duties will be:

• You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external development teams to define and refine technical requirements for our audit procedure tool and database applications.
• You will contribute to the design and development of new software products (web-based systems, web services, SQL and FileMaker database systems) related to supply chains and traceability.
• You will identify customer needs and larger business objectives to develop a vision for a product or a feature.
• You will liaise between business, technology, and design teams in every phase of development, from product planning through launch and beyond.
• You will facilitate communication between non-technical team members and software developers to ensure clarity and progress.
• You will maintain existing business systems.
• You will translate business needs into products via generating business requirements documentation and contributing to software specification refinement with vendor.
• You will contribute to product portfolio strategy.

Your profile

• University degree in computer science, computer engineering or other transferable area.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related professional experience in IT project management, IT business analyst or similar role.
• At least 3 years proven work experience in software development, business requirement gathering and specification, and the development of business use case scenarios.
• Experience designing or working with database applications, possibly FileMaker.
• Deep understanding of product data, associated workflows and product data model mapping.
• Good German skills (minimum B1 level) are required for this role.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (at least C1).
• Excellent analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• High degree of initiative and very good decision-making ability combined with an independent working style and pragmatic, hands-on attitude.
• A friendly, committed and dependable team player.
• Experience in certification systems or auditing procedures is a plus.

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

Great Team Environment

• Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
• Close collaboration with our sister companies ISCC System GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities

Individual learning and development plan

• Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
• Many free language classes
• Access to several training courses
• The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
• We promote from within!

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid set-up (3 day home-office per week)
• 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
• Flexible working hours and trust based working time
• 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
• Sabbatical options

Financial benefits

• A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
• JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
• Annual bonus scheme based on performane

Wellness Programs

• Subsidized Urban Sports Club
• Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions
• Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.