Hardware product owner (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategy
  Collaborate with product leadership to define and communicate a clear product vision, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders and the development team.

• Requirements Engineering
  Translate high-level product needs into detailed, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Backlog Management & Prioritization
  Own, structure, and prioritize the product backlog to maximize value delivery and maintain alignment with project goals.

• Agile Execution
  Work closely with engineering teams to estimate, plan, and deliver work packages in an agile environment (e.g., Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).

• Scope & Delivery Oversight
  Ensure that deliverables meet the defined scope and Definition of Done (DoD), maintaining quality and regulatory compliance throughout the development lifecycle.

• Stakeholder Collaboration
  Act as the central interface between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

Your Profile (Must-Have Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or Project Lead in a hardware-driven environment (ideally MedTech or Healthcare)

• Strong systems engineering expertise , including defining and estimating complex work packages

• Solid understanding of hardware development constraints (e.g., tooling, BOM, lead times)

• Experience working with Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) in regulated environments

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to protect team focus and priorities

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, SAP, and Google Workspace

• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)