For our client from the energy sector we are looking for a Data Product Owner (m/f/d) as of 01.06.

#Key Facts

Start: 01.06.24

End: 31.05.25

Location: Berlin (50%) / remote (50%)

Capacity: Fulltime

Language: English (C1) / German (C1)

Contract: Freelancing

Must-have: Good understanding of the energy sector (especially in Germany)

#Tasks/Activity

Develop and communicate the product vision, strategy and roadmap in cooperation with a Product Manager

Align the product vision and strategy with customer/end-user needs and company goals

Build the product backlog and prioritize user stories together with the scrum team

Continuously improve the product backlog to optimize efficiency and effectiveness and maximise value of the product

Accept sprint results of user stories at demonstration, discuss the work done with stakeholders and adjust the product backlog accordingly

Drive sprint and release plans with the Scrum Master and in alignment with the Product Manager

Resolve impediments as needed in the project

Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization and effectively communicate with them on the product vision, strategy, and performance

Follow agile processes and methodologies to deliver a maximum business value on time

Participate in retrospectives/team performance reviews to continually improve team processes

Take care of the quality standard´s from the product

Complete and thorough product testing and documentation

Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team

Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement across products and processes

#requirements

Knowing industry trends, user demands and pain points is a strong plus

Feel comfortable with (modern) technology to be able to engage in discussion with technology team to understand opportunities and risks

Able to coach team on Agile practices and ensure adherence to Agile methodology to deliver max business value on time

Strong communicator with the ability to communicate complex messages to diverse stakeholders and trade-offs and tell a compelling story

Leadership qualities enable to take fast and difficult product decisions

Ability to persuade and lead a team of diverse skillsets

Critical thinker who is passionate to challenge status quo to find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas

Out-of-the-box-thinking mentality to continuously learn and encourage the team to do the same

If you are interested, I would be pleased to receive an up-to-date CV and details of the hourly rate for remote and Berlin.