Product Owner Software Development (m/f/d)

About the Role

At a prestigious client company in the Aalen region specializing in high-tech industries, an exceptional opportunity is available through temporary employment with a potential for permanent placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Scrum team to further develop the product vision for a sophisticated software system supporting production of optical high-tech equipment.
• Take ownership of developing one or multiple software products related to complex manufacturing processes.
  • Lead the collection of requirements from production and development departments, translating them into a product backlog, breaking down tasks, documenting, and prioritizing them.
  • Serve as the primary point for clarifying functional questions, estimate efforts collaboratively with the team, and assist in sprint planning.
  • Create interfaces between agile and traditional project environments to enable both short-term sprint and long-term milestone planning.
  • Coordinate software product introduction in production and act as the main contact in case of issues.
  • Align with other Scrum teams for further architectural standardization and support a self-organized team as a servant leader.

Candidate Profile

• Completed degree in Computer Science or alternatively a scientific or engineering discipline or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience leading software projects and requirement analysis as well as solid software development knowledge.
• Proven participation in agile teams and practical experience as a Product Owner.
• Strong process understanding with the ability to abstract complex problems simply, for example using diagrams.
• Proficient in German and English at B2 level; German business language competence is mandatory.

Benefits & Career Opportunities

• Above-tariff compensation plus industry allowances.
• Work-life balance supported by 30 vacation days and a flexitime account.
• Long-term engagements with renowned regional companies and clear potential for permanent employment.
• Additional employee benefits including holiday and Christmas bonuses, subsidized retirement plans, and capital-forming benefits.
• A growing company with strong order volume and energetic growth.
• Company events such as the annual encontec location festival.
• Dedicated personal contacts ensuring ongoing support.

Additional Information

• Location: Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
• Working hours: 40 hours per week.
• Contract type: Temporary employment with a 12-month duration.
• Start date: Immediate or by agreement.

If you are enthusiastic about working in a team where partnership is a top priority, we encourage you to apply.