Technical Product Owner Cloud Application (m/f/x)

Carl Zeiss Vision

Aalen, Germany

Your Talent, our Vision - together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision - sustainable and with focus on the future.

Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand.

Your Role

Design business processes E2E and derive requirements, which you translate into a technical solution design;
Develop and design innovative technical concepts and solutions that effectively address business requirements;
Collaborate and coordinate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including various business departments (Technology & Innovation, Logistics, Sales, Product Management, etc.) and IT teams (Developers, Enterprise Architects, Process Analysts, etc.), with the objective of advancing the software product while ensuring alignment and compliance;
Take ownership of the product backlog, managing and prioritizing tasks, including the technical concepts and designs associated with the product;
Implement and continuously evolve the testing strategy for the software product to ensure high quality and reliability;
Define data models and foundational product architectures, including interfaces, to support product functionality;
Drive continuous improvement of products and processes through data-driven decision-making and global quality audits;
Engage in discussions and align solutions with Corporate Enterprise IT in accordance with group and company strategy.

Your Profile

An academic degree in Informatics, Business Information Technology, or a related field, complemented by approximately 3+ years of relevant professional experience;
Proficient knowledge of various software development and project management methodologies, particularly agile practices such as SCRUM, along with familiarity with tools like Microsoft DevOps;
Expertise in backlog management and prioritization, including the ability to write features, user stories, and acceptance criteria effectively;
Proven experience in developing, aligning, and communicating product roadmaps to stakeholders in a clear and impactful manner;
Strong analytical skills to conduct data analysis and make informed, data-driven decisions;
Excellent problem-solving abilities to tackle both technical and business challenges;
Familiarity with IT architecture and system specifications;
Basic understanding of test governance, test execution, and test automation, including relevant tools (e.g., Postman, Gherkin);
Basic knowledge of relational and non-relational database management, including data schema modeling;
Advanced understanding of process design and related notations (e.g., BPMN);
Fluent in English, with strong communication skills;
Willingness to travel as part of your role.