(Senior) IT Product Owner Data Platform (m/w/d)

At OXG Glasfaser GmbH, a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of network solutions, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled IT Product Owner to join their dynamic team. This role, based in Düsseldorf with the flexibility of remote work, is central to shaping the future of their data platform. If you possess a keen understanding of data ecosystems and thrive in a collaborative, agile environment, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact.

About the Role

This is more than just a project management position; it's a strategic leadership role focused on the development and optimisation of OXG Glasfaser’s data platform. You will be the crucial link between business needs and technical execution, ensuring that the data platform evolves to meet current and future business objectives. Your expertise will guide the enhancement of IT landscapes and business processes through meticulous data strategy.

Your responsibilities will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial ideation to successful implementation. You will work closely with various business units, both internal and external, to thoroughly analyse their requirements. This involves translating complex needs into actionable technical solution concepts, providing expert consultation to stakeholders throughout the process, and meticulously crafting user stories that clearly define the desired outcomes.

Key aspects of your role will include:

• **Requirement Assessment and Prioritisation:** Evaluating and prioritising incoming requirements based on their urgency and the value they deliver to the business. This ensures that the most impactful work is tackled first.
• **Agile Team Leadership:** Coordinating and providing technical leadership to agile DevOps teams. Your guidance will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of data platform features.
• **Product Success Ownership:** Taking full responsibility for the successful delivery and adoption of the requirements you oversee. This includes ensuring the solutions meet the defined objectives and deliver tangible benefits.
• **Continuous Improvement:** Driving the ongoing optimisation of the company's IT infrastructure and business processes. You will identify areas for enhancement and champion the implementation of data-driven solutions.

What They're Looking For

To excel in this role, OXG Glasfaser GmbH is seeking an individual with a robust background in product ownership or IT project management, ideally gained over several years. A deep and comprehensive understanding of data modelling principles and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes is essential.

Essential qualifications and skills include:

• **Product Ownership/Project Management Experience:** Demonstrable experience in a similar capacity, managing IT products or projects.
• **Data Expertise:** Strong knowledge of data models and ETL processes, enabling you to understand and guide the development of complex data solutions.
• **Agile Methodologies:** Proficient knowledge of agile frameworks and tools, such as Scrum and Jira, is crucial for effective team collaboration and project execution.
• **Communication and Analytical Skills:** Excellent communication abilities are vital for liaising with diverse stakeholders. A sharp, analytical mind is needed to dissect problems and devise effective solutions.
• **Language Proficiency:** Fluency in both German and English is required, allowing for seamless communication within a potentially international team and with various business partners.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a motivated IT Product Owner to contribute to a growing organisation that values innovation and collaboration. You'll be instrumental in leveraging data to drive business success, working within a supportive and collegial environment.

• Mehrjährige Erfahrung als Product Owner oder IT-Projektmanager.
• Umfassendes Wissen in Datenmodellen und ETL-Prozessen.
• Kenntnisse agiler Methoden und Tools (z.B. Scrum, Jira).
• Starke Kommunikationsfähigkeit und analytisches Denkvermögen.
• Verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse.