Hardware Product Owner (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Product Manager define the vision for the component/system/product and ensure the agile team understands it
- Requirements Engineering and User Collaboration
- Translate the high-level needs into actionable User Stories (Definition of the “what”)
- Backlog and Prioritization: Manage and prioritize the Team/Product Backlog. Estimation of User Stories with the agile team
- Overseeing scoping and prioritization during all stages of product creation. Ensure the scope stays aligned with the Definition of Done (DoD).
Profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical) or a related technical field
- Experience/ Proven track record as a Product Owner or Project Lead in a hardware-centric environment, ideally within the MedTech or Healthcare industry
- Technical and Systems Engineering Expertise: Strong ability to define and estimate complex work packages in an engineering context. Familiarity with the constraints of physical product development (tooling, BOM, lead times) compared to pure software Cycles
- Good negotiation skills to protect the team's focus
- Exceptional ability to bridge the gap between technical engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders or clients
- Methodology: Knowledge of Agile frameworks (SAFe/Scrum/Kanban) and their application in regulated hardware environments
- Familiar with Azure DevOps / SAP / Google tools
- Languages: Fluency in English and German (written and spoken) is required.
Benefits
- Longterm assignment (current project outlook extends through 2030)
- Fascinating, innovative environment in an international atmosphere
- A very renowned company
About Hays
Our many years of recruitment experience and our expert knowledge of the engineering job market make us a strong partner for engineers and technicians. We maintain close relationships with customers across all industries and therefore can provide engineering specialists with exciting projects and attractive job opportunities, drawing on your personal interests and experience. As your professional companion, we support you throughout the entire process, from the first contact to the first day on your new job – all this completely free of charge. Register now and look forward to many interesting and suitable positions and projects.
Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
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