Product Owner (d/f/m)

Job Description:

In order to support Software Engineering & GenAI, Airbus Aerostructures is looking for a Product Owner (d/f/m)

Our Software Engineering & GenAI teams create bespoke solutions with and without AI for the rest of the company. We are looking for a decisive and collaborative Software Architect/Product Owner to bridge the gap between our business stakeholders and the software engineering team. As the "Voice of the Customer," you will define the "what" and "why" of product development, maximizing value by maintaining a prioritized backlog and ensuring our scrum team builds the right things at the right time.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments

• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies

• On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria

• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Strategic Analysis: Evaluate requirements to identify if needs can be met via process optimization or existing internal/market solutions (Make-or-Buy).

• Backlog Management: Own, prioritize, and groom the product backlog, translating requirements into granular user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the primary contact for stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Support) to gather requirements and manage expectations.

• Sprint Planning: Collaborate with the Scrum Master and Engineering team to define goals and ensure clear task understanding.

• Vision & Roadmap: Contribute to the long-term roadmap by analyzing market trends, user feedback, and internal data.

• Quality Assurance: Review completed work against the "Definition of Done" to ensure it delivers real value to the user.

• Product Evangelism: Communicate the product vision clearly to keep the development team motivated and aligned.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT/related subject, or Master Professional (German Meister) in an aeronautical or related industry.

• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Analyst in an Agile environment.

• Technical & Data Fluency: Ability to understand technical trade-offs and use tools like Jira, Confluence, and analytics platforms.

• Languages: Fluent in German (for business stakeholders) and English (for the development team).

• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations gracefully.

• Forward-looking mindset: Maintains a dual-track focus - driving tactical execution for the current development cycle while strategically planning future user testing to ensure continuous feedback loops and product-market fit.

• Collaboration: Strong ability to work effectively within multicultural and international team environments.

• Certification: CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) or equivalent is a major plus.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply online in English by providing your CV, outlining your motivation, salary expectation and your potential start date.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Aerostructures GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Software Engineering

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