Siemens - Product Owner - Embedded Systems

Job description :

We're improving the way we live and work by intelligently connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries!

Smart infrastructure from Siemens makes the world a more connected and caring place where resources are valued, where impact on the world is considered, where sustainable energy is delivered optimally and efficiently. It provides the flexible infrastructure to allow society to evolve and respond to changing conditions. Technology and the ingenuity of people come together to be at one with our environments and to care for our world.

This is your role :

We are developing networks that supply our cities with light and heat in a smarter way and know our way around automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industry. For this and many other future projects, we need bright minds who actively contribute their skills and creativity.

How you'll make an impact :

In your role as Product Owner, you will own the end-to-end definition and delivery of a product release from start to product release. Translate market needs into a clear Release Backlog, orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliant, secure, and on-time delivery with measurable quality and cost outcomes.

- Define product requirements, scope, and timelines in alignment with the roadmap.

- Manage and prioritize the product backlog; ensure clarity of user stories and technical stories.

- Conduct workshops to develop product architecture, UI concepts, and usability.

- Coordinate cross-functional teams and plan sprint content.

- Perform risk management and ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.

- Make or buy decisions; manage supplier selection and procurement coordination.

- Organize development infrastructure and plan team training.

- Personnel management within the framework of development projects : integration of new employees, promotion of team spirit, motivation of employees, acknowledgement of achieved performance, mentoring, and setup/maintenance of a network.

- Oversee release planning, delivery readiness, and stakeholder communication.

- Monitor quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

- Support post-launch activities including handovers to maintenance and project closure.

- Ensure InfoSec, data privacy and Quality Gates are met.

- Co-ordinate change management, training and roll-out readiness across locations.

Education :

- Bachelors/Masters degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering, or a comparable qualification.

Experience & Skills :

- Consistent track record and proven ability in Project Management for Embedded Software/Hardware development with 10-15 years of experience.

- PMP Certification with experience with Agile/Lean Methodologies is a plus.

Ways of working :

- Structured, independent and transparent way of working as well as goal-oriented and appropriate communication.

- Strong communication, motivation, and interpersonal skills.

- Data-informed decision making in ambiguous requirements.

- Embrace continuous improvement and iterative learning.

- Willing to travel and open to working with international teams.

Languages :

- Fluent in English; German is an added advantage.