As Product Owner working directly with the Program Lead, you are the critical link between stakeholders, users, and our agile development teams. You will make an important contribution to delivering state-of-the-art mission software for our military customers.

• Collaborate with system engineers to break down requirements from customer to system to software level, and define clear acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize software requirements across multiple programs and refine the backlog accordingly.
• Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term strategic objectives, particularly under security, certification, and integration constraints.
• Define and communicate the product roadmap in alignment with business and user needs.
• Drive on-time, high-quality software delivery.
• Collaborate with the Production and Product Lifecycle Management teams to manage software configuration.
• Strengthen agile practices and ensure adherence to the V-model within the software development teams.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner (or comparable role) in complex software projects.
• Previous software development experience in C++.
• Solid understanding of Agile principles, specifically Scrum.
• Experience with mission-critical, regulated, or security-sensitive software environments (defence, aerospace, transportation, etc.).
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
• Structured, analytical mindset with a focus on delivering value.
• Excellent German and English (written and spoken).

• Familiarity with military operational concepts and integration requirements.
• Experience with certification processes and security considerations in defence software.
• Strong technical understanding of APIs, system integration, and complex software landscapes.