Product Owner with German Language - MARE DigiHub

Our brand Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia entered the life of Košice region in 2006 under the name of T-Systems Slovakia and ever since has been inextricably linked with the region when became one of the founding members of Košice IT Valley. We have managed to grow from scratch to the second largest employer in the eastern part of the country with more than 3900 employees. Our goal is to proactively find new ways to improve and continuously transform into the type of company providing innovative information and communication technology services.

DigiHUB MARE is the way to digital future!

One Backend for multiple Front ends

Uncompromising customer focus - Uncompromising IT

PURPOSE:

As a Product Owner you will work as a part of the team in Digital Enabler, IoT & Connectivity department for DigiHUB Mare. At DigiHub MARE, we are pioneers in the development of applications for the end customers in Germany, the employees of Deutsche Telekom Technik, Deutsche Telekom Field Service and Deutsche Telekom Service and for technical solutions to support customer side processes. Our mission is to deliver groundbreaking solutions that redefine the standards of excellence. We believe in innovation, integrity, and inclusivity. If you're passionate about pushing boundaries and making a tangible impact, you'll find your second home with us.

The Purpose:  Product Owner role is to oversee and drive the successful execution of projects from inception to completion. This involves planning, coordinating, and managing resources to achieve project goals within the defined scope, time, and budget constraints. The Product Owner ensures alignment with strategic objectives, stakeholder satisfaction, and quality standards, contributing significantly to the organization's growth and efficiency.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

• Project Planning and Initiation:
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
  • Identify and allocate necessary resources, including personnel, budget, and technology.
• Execution and Monitoring:
  • Lead project teams, providing clear direction and motivation to ensure high performance and quality outcomes.
  • Monitor project progress, identifying risks and issues, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including status reports, risk logs, and change requests.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Engage with key stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and obtain feedback throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with organizational policies.
  • Conduct regular reviews and audits to assess project performance and implement continuous improvement practices.
  • Coordinate testing, validation, and acceptance processes for project outcomes.
• Budget and Resource Management:
  • Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring financial resources are utilized efficiently.
  • Manage and optimize resource allocation, balancing workload and capacity across the project team.
  • Identify and resolve resource constraints and conflicts to maintain project momentum.
• Project Closure:
  • Finalize all project activities, ensuring all deliverables are completed and approved.
  • Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and best practices for future projects.
  • Ensure proper handover and transition of project outputs to operational teams or clients.

YOU WILL SUCCEED IF YOU:

Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or Project Manager, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in project management software and MS Office Suite.

Languages

• German - Proficiency (B2)
• English - Upper intermediate (B2) 

Other criteria or requirements

• Willing to travel abroad.
• Leading larger projects of high complexity (like/comparable with B projects, or streams of A projects) min. 2- 3 years.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• High level of adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• ICT background (Networking preferably); ITIL knowledge. 

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US?

We believe in balance between work and personal life. An attractive and extensive work-life balance portfolio guarantees lasting motivation for employees and thus a better quality of life, promotes physical and mental well-being and contributes to a positive work environment. All this with the aim of providing more freedom in reconciling work, career growth, private life and individual lifestyle. Therefore we offer to our employees over 25 different benefits to improve their personal and professional life in these areas:

• Financial benefits
• Benefits with focus on learning and development
• Benefits with focus on health and sport
• Benefits with focus on family and work – life balance
• Other benefits

For more information about our benefits click to Benefits

Salary

Final salary is negotiable.

We are offering base salary depending on seniority level and previous experience of candidate. In addition to base salary we provide variable part and other financial benefits. Base salary will not be lower than 1600 € /brutto.

Additional information

* Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Slovakia due to European taxation regulation.