Product Owner (Ecommerce Platform as a Service)
Ridlerstraße 57, 80339 München, Germany
Full-time
Security and Safety Things GmbH
Company Description
Azena (formerly known as Security & Safety Things) is an innovative IoT start-up funded by Bosch. Our goal is to be the leading open platform and marketplace for smart security and safety solutions. The platform we offer is based on a camera operating system that empowers cameras from various manufacturers. It connects to our Application Store, where leading video analytics companies offer cutting-edge apps.
If you would like to be part of our team and become our next IoT hero, we cannot wait to hear from you!
We do not only provide a state-of-the-art Tech Stack, but also a company culture where everyone of our employees can make their mark and has room to grow. Our work environment is value driven, offers a lot of flexibility and is built on trust in each other. We combine the best of the corporate and the start-up world and enjoy what we do.
Visit our career page to learn more about our values, our perks and our culture here at Azena.
Job Description
We are looking for a Product Owner who excels at managing outcomes and stakeholder relationships. You will collaborate with internal customers, guiding them to define their needs and driving alignment with business objectives. With a strong focus on communication and negotiation, you will ensure clarity in priorities and outcomes. You'll actively work with development teams and own critical clarifications and decisions while ensuring the delivery of high-value features.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, translating business needs into clear product requirements.
* Prioritize features based on business value, aligning with long-term product goals.
* Actively work with the development team throughout the process, providing decisions and clarifications when necessary.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define and track business metrics that drive platform success and business outcomes.
* Identify and address risks and issues impacting feature development and delivery.
* Steer the organization from project-based to product-centric management.
Qualifications
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role, focusing on outcome-driven product management.
* Strong negotiation and communication skills to manage internal customers and stakeholders effectively.
* Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or relevant experience through another degree that enables for technical understanding of product development.
* Comfortable working in agile frameworks (SCRUM) and teams, with an ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
Nice-to-Have:
* Background in ecommerce (payment, billing, invoicing) and platform projects
* Familiarity with product management tools like Jira, Confluence, etc.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
* Good work environment: A strong customer-centric international team that operates with speed and agility, backed by the resources and stability of a global company.
* Feel comfortable - We offer a comfortable working space, diverse employee discounts and free drinks as well as home office opportunities.
* Be yourself - Work in an open culture where everyone can be themselves and can come to work in a casual dress code.
Last but not least: Munich is regularly voted the city with the highest quality of living — and our office is right in the center close to Marienplatz