Senior Technical Product Owner (m/f/x)

Through reliable and solution-oriented content, we at BurdaForward help people in Germany to live a better life. With our leading publishing brands Focus Online, Chip, TV Spielfilm, Bunte.de, Finanzen100, NetMoms, The Weather Channel, EFahrer.com, Fit for fun, Cinema and Cardscout and the latest technology, we inspire almost 70 percent of all Internet users in Germany (AGOF digital facts) and are a driving force in public debate - also by tradition: BurdaForward is part of the family-owned company Hubert Burda Media.

Munich, Offenburg, Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, full time, permanent

What you can expect from us...

Are you a passionate and experienced Technical Product Owner with a deep interest in leading the evolution of technology-driven solutions? At BurdaForward, we're excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for you to step into the role of a Senior Technical Product Owner for our modular Multibrand Publishing Framework.
In this pivotal position, you'll have the chance to guide the development of a cutting-edge Multibrand Publishing Framework, making impactful decisions that steer its technical direction. This is your opportunity to work in one of the most strategic projects in the company – a project that not only drives change and innovation across our organization but also shapes how content is managed and published across diverse brands.

• Drive the development and enhancement of our corporate open-source multi-brand publishing framework, ensuring it remains at the forefront of technological advancements and industry best practices
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of over 20 developers, product owners, quality engineers, and UX designers to meet business and technical objectives
• Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for the framework, making informed decisions to guide its evolution and ensure alignment with the overall product strategy
• Act as a bridge between the technical team the product owners and stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical specifications and vice versa
• Develop and maintain a clear roadmap for the framework's technical development, working closely with the product owners and other stakeholders to prioritize features and enhancements
• Champion agile methodologies and practices within the team, promoting a collaborative and iterative approach to development
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, proactively addressing challenges that may arise during the development process
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative ideas to the team and continuously improving the framework's capabilities

What we would expect from you...

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Technical Product Owner or similar role, with a background in software development and architecture
• Hands-on experience with the development and maintenance of complex software products
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies, with a track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to influence and guide a diverse team towards a common goal
• Familiarity with modern development tools and project management software
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English

What we can offer you...

• A company culture with flat hierarchies and a cross-functional team structure, empowering teams to make decisions and have a meaningful impact
• Join a competent and motivated team, where you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting tasks and have the freedom to independently design and contribute your ideas
• Flexibility tailored to your needs, including various working time models, sabbaticals, and support with childcare
• Choose between working from home or utilizing our individual flex desk solution in our company office
• Access to a comprehensive training program that covers both professional and personal development, including language courses in English and German
• Engage in learning opportunities like regular learning lunches, our annual internal Tech Forward conference, and training programs throughout the year, fostering your professional and personal growth
• Have the possibility to attend exciting specialist conferences that align with your interests
• We encourage entrepreneurial thinking and support those with new business ideas, offering structural and financial assistance for founding a start-up within the company
• Receive a smartphone and laptop for professional and personal use, with the option to choose between Apple or Windows devices

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