Project Manager, Product Owner – Configuration & Processes
Kelvion
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Herne • Germany
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About the role
- Manage national and international digital and IT projects end-to-end, covering scope, timeline, quality, and budget
- Define project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in close alignment with stakeholders
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional, virtual, and international project teams
- Manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure successful implementation and smooth transition of solutions into operations
- Act as Product Owner for digital solutions, defining product vision and supporting roadmap development
- Collect, analyze, and prioritize business and functional requirements
- Own and maintain the product backlog, including user stories and prioritization
- Serve as the key interface between business stakeholders and development teams
- Participate in agile ceremonies and formally accept delivered solutions
- Drive continuous improvement of digital products, processes, and ways of working
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration (B.A.), or a comparable field
- At least three years of professional experience as a Project Manager in IT-related projects
- Experience working in agile or hybrid environments (e.g. Scrum or comparable frameworks)
- Experience as a Product Owner or in agile product development environments (desirable)
- Certified Project Manager (PMP or equivalent preferred)
- Product Owner certification (e.g. CSPO) is an advantage
- Experience working in an international, matrix-based organization (desirable)
- Understanding of sales processes and product configuration (desired)
- Fluent in English and German
- Strong knowledge of Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) or equivalent
- Experience with collaboration and agile tools (e.g. Azure DevOps or similar)
- Confident use of project management tools
- Strong communication skills, high level of integrity, and personal responsibility
- Ownership mindset with strong decision-making capability
- Ability to motivate teams and foster collaboration across functions
- High level of resilience and adaptability
- Willingness to travel
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementagile methodologiesproduct ownershipbusiness analysisrisk managementstakeholder communicationcontinuous improvementuser storiesproduct backlog managementsales processes
Soft Skills
strong communication skillsintegritypersonal responsibilitydecision-makingteam motivationcollaborationresilienceadaptabilityownership mindset
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)