Product Owner, German Language

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Slovakia.

📋 Description

• Establish project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

• Create project plans, timelines, and key milestones.

• Identify and allocate resources including personnel, budget, and technology.

• Lead project teams, providing direction and motivation to achieve goals.

• Monitor the progress of projects, addressing risks and issues while implementing corrective measures.

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, such as status reports, risk logs, and change requests.

• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and solicit feedback.

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Manage stakeholder expectations to ensure alignment with project objectives.

• Ensure that deliverables adhere to quality standards and organizational policies.

• Conduct project reviews and audits, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Coordinate testing, validation, and acceptance processes for project outputs.

• Monitor and control project budgets and resource distribution.

• Address resource constraints and conflicts as they arise.

• Complete project activities and secure approval for deliverables.

• Perform post-project evaluations and document lessons learned.

• Transfer project outputs to operational teams or clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• A Master’s degree or PMP certification is an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience as a Product Owner or Project Manager in managing complex projects.

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.

• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project and JIRA.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while thriving under pressure.

• Proficiency in project management software and MS Office Suite.

• Proficiency in German at B2 level.

• Proficiency in English at B2 level.

• Willingness to travel internationally.

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience leading larger, complex projects.

• Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• High adaptability and flexibility in fast-paced environments.

• Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.

• Capability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Background in ICT, preferably in networking.

• Knowledge of ITIL principles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Over 25 diverse benefits promoting financial well-being, learning and development, health and sports, family support, work-life balance, and other needs.

• Comprehensive work-life balance offerings.

• Additional financial benefits and variable compensation beyond the base salary.

• Option for remote work within Slovakia.