We develop and operate customised IT solutions for the Vorwerk Group and drive the digital transformation with innovative services and agile methods. Our vision: ‘We are your IT @Vorwerk’ - an integrated part of value creation and a reliable partner within the Group, which can look back on more than 140 years of history.

As a successful international company, we offer a creative, collaborative work environment and support at every stage of life, ensuring work-life balance with various benefits. 

Join us in shaping the future of Vorwerk.

Role Overview

• Responsible for the full lifecycle and efficient operation of the IT product.
• Acts as the bridge between business stakeholders and IT delivery teams.
• Defines product vision and ensures its execution through agile methodologies.

Product Development & Operations

• Manage and coordinate Development and Operations value streams.
• Define and communicate product vision to the IT delivery team.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog in alignment with business stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery in terms of scope, time, quality, and cost.
• Plan and participate in sprint cycles, including goal definition and execution.
• Accept deliverables and participate in product reviews.
• Support evolution of future product generations.
• Be the owner of the product budget, keeping it updated and according to the controlling rules.

Stakeholder Management

• Gather and translate stakeholder requirements into product backlog items.
• Maintain continuous communication with stakeholders.
• Incorporate feedback, manage change requests, and resolve reported issues.
• Present product progress and upcoming developments.

Organizational Coordination

• Drive continuous improvement of agile methodologies.
• Ensure team delivery capability and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Agile Master for team development.
• Manage external service providers and vendors.
• Oversee financial and capacity planning.
• Ensure compliance (licenses, security, data protection).
• Support change management and adoption.

Technology & Innovation

• Conduct technology scouting and research.
• Stay updated through literature, conferences, and industry events.
• Understand how AEM and PHP technologies work.

General Responsibilities

• Promote transparency across tasks, workload, and costs.
• Collaborate with domain leadership on strategic alignment.
• Support talent development and succession planning.
• Continuously improve agile collaboration.

Must Have:

•    5+ years of experience as an IT Product Owner / Product Owner / ITPO managing the end-to-end product lifecycle.
•    Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
•    Strong ability to act as a bridge between business stakeholders and IT teams.
•    Experience defining and executing a product vision aligned with business goals.
•    Hands-on experience managing and prioritizing a product backlog.
•    Solid experience working with stakeholders, gathering requirements, and translating them into user stories / backlog items.
•    Active participation in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retros, etc.), including acceptance of deliverables.
•    Accountability for delivery across scope, timeline, quality, and cost.
•    Proven experience managing:
•    Product budget
•    Capacity and financial planning
•    Experience coordinating Development and Operations (DevOps or similar) streams.
•    Ability to manage feedback, change requests, and incident resolution.
•    Experience presenting product progress, roadmap, and upcoming features to stakeholders.
•    Collaboration with Scrum Masters / Agile Masters to improve team performance and delivery capability.
•    Experience managing external vendors and service providers.
•    Experience in change management and driving product adoption.
•    Solid functional/technical understanding of:
•    AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)
•    PHP 
•    Professional English level.

Nice to Have:

•    Experience in technology scouting and innovation initiatives.
•    Experience driving Agile transformation or continuous improvement.
•    Exposure to product evolution / next-generation product development.
•    Experience working closely with senior leadership and strategic alignment.
•    Involvement in talent development or succession planning.

Benefits that truly fit you:

Exciting challenges & career growth – Take on impactful challenges in an agile environment and actively shape your professional development.
Team success & continuous learning – We foster a culture of collaboration and shared achievements while investing in your ongoing growth, including an annual €2,500 budget for training, courses, and professional development opportunities.
Flexibility that fits your life – Enjoy flexible working hours with flextime options, 25 days of vacation, and half a day off on your birthday, plus the freedom to work from home for a better work-life balance.
Health & Well-being – Enjoy private health insurance with Sanitas, providing comprehensive medical coverage for your peace of mind, with the option to include your family members, along with access to on-site sports facilities to support your well-being. 
Annual Variable Bonus – Earn a performance-based bonus as a percentage of your annual gross salary (pro-rated), linked to both your personal achievements and the company's financial results.
Product Discount – Get a 50% discount on TM and Kobold vacuum cleaners, available for new purchases every three years. 
Language Learning – Access online English and German classes to enhance your language skills and support your professional growth.
Flexible Compensation – Customize your benefits by allocating part of your salary to expenses like transport tickets, meal vouchers, and more, optimizing your tax savings and overall compensation.