Digital Product Owner (m/f/d)

ABOUT US

At BASF Digital Hub Madrid we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.

JOIN THE TEAM

We are currently seeking a talented Digital Product Owner to join our highly dynamic and collaborative team at BASF's Agricultural Solutions department Digital Factory.

As a Digital Product Owner responsible for defining, communicating, and guiding the development of a user-centric product that aligns with business objectives and delivers value to stakeholders. Additionally, as part of the global IT Portfolio team, you will take ownership of the product vision and backlog while providing direction and guidance to the product team. Your role as a Product Owner is crucial in ensuring the execution and alignment of the product roadmap with the product team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of the product vision and backlog, while providing direction and guidance to the product team.
• Ensure the execution and alignment of the product roadmap with the product team
• Manage product scope, budget, quality, delivery timelines, security, and expectations.
• Prioritize user stories, translate requirements into User Stories with defined acceptance criteria, and oversee their completion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and prepare communication materials to regularly provide updates
• Plan user onboarding and training to ensure successful product adoption, while continuously maximizing product value and measuring success with defined KPIs
• Partner with Product Family Managers to agree on budgets and roadmaps, and participate in community meetings to provide and receive updates.
• Establish SLAs and NFRs in partnership with Delivery and Product Family Managers, and ensure they are met or escalate if needed

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree, e.g. Bachelor
• Degree in Computer Science
• More than 3+ years working within Digital teams and leading Product Teams
• Experience in internal or external stakeholder management
• Leadership experience within agile organizations
• Familiarity with security governance frameworks and best practices.
• Coaching and Consulting experience
• Experience in at least two comparable positions.
• Communication and Collaboration skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Agile principles, values, and practices
• Advanced English
• Project management software (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Agile principles, values and practices
• Business process and workflow modeling experience

BENEFITS

• Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
• Adequate compensation according to your qualifications and experience • A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
• Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
• Learning and development opportunities
• 23 holidays per year
• Another 5 days (readjustments days) and 2 days (cultural days)
• A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
• Being part of an international team and work in global projects
• Relocation assistance to Madrid provided

At BASF, the chemistry is right.

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Contact

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to Elena Perez Tornos (elena.a.perez@basf.com)