Product Owner

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Seniority Levels

Mid level

Job function

Product

Your Responsibilities:

In VWDS as a Product Owner for the Data Catalog, you will play a pivotal role in the organization’s data management strategy.

You will be responsible for defining and executing the product vision and roadmap in alignment with the evolving needs of the organization. You will engage closely with cross-functional teams, to drive the development and enhancement of our Data Catalog, ensuring data governance policies are implemented and followed and contributing to our mission of unlocking the value of our data assets.

You will collaborate with your peers from other Traton brands (Scania, Navistar, Volkswagen Truck and Bus in Brazil) to establish a connected, cross-brand data catalog.

This role requires a deep understanding of data management, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical implementation.

What you will be doing:

  • Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for the Data Catalog, aligning it with the organization’s data management goals.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, and other teams to gather requirements and prioritize features, creating a roadmap for the Data Catalog’s development.
  • Manage the product backlog, ensuring it is refined, prioritized, and well-understood by the development team.
  • Work closely with the development teams to deliver high-quality features and enhancements, following agile principles.
  • Manage the product budget and resources effectively.
  • Ensure the Data Catalog meets Data Governance and compliance standards. Contribute to other related Data Governance & Management initiatives (e.g., Master Data Management, Data Architecture etc).
  • Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring they can effectively utilize the Data Catalog.

What you will bring:

  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, ability to define and manage product roadmap, prioritize features and improvements in alignment with business goals.
  • Solid understanding of Data Governance and Data Management concepts to effectively oversee the product development and ensure data quality, security, and compliance within the catalog.
  • Experience with Data Catalog or related Data Governance tool. A basic understanding of data technologies and tools, such as databases, data lakes, and data visualization tools.
  • Ability to lead and inspire the team towards a common product vision.
  • Proven ability to engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Great English skills (both written and spoken).
  • German knowledge (nice to have).

Benefits & Perks

This is a true opportunity to join an amazing atmosphere on our local company culture build up, with the support of a solid international group, and to be part of an Agile environment where you can learn, share, and interact in a place where your ideas are valued and you have a voice.

  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote friendly model adapted to each team’s needs and preferences
  • Continuous learning with access to Udemy
  • Wellbeing program extendable to your household
  • Health insurance extendable to your household
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunity to join the company’s pension fund
  • Home Office Setup to build your dream home office
  • Home allowance, to receive in your payslip or use in our flexible benefits platform (e.g. internet/data expenses, public transports card)
  • Smartphone + Telecom with voice & data plan
  • Discounts on VW Group cars and special conditions on financing
  • Relocation package (if applicable) & Visa process sponsorship

Unsure if you meet all these requirements? Please apply anyway! We would love to hear from you!

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