Product Owner (f/m/div.)

Aveiro, pt3+ years

Company Description

The Bosch group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

Bosch Service Solutions in Lisbon develops and offers Customer Experience, Mobility, and Monitoring solutions for its clients, and plays a prominent role in providing Engineering and Software Development services in the technology market. Every day, our teams find fast, efficient, and innovative solutions for thousands of people.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Owner to support the digitalization efforts within our Quality Management department. This pivotal role will be responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering digital solutions for two existing products that transform our quality/product compliance processes, enhance data-driven decision-making, and ensure the highest standards of product excellence and compliance.

You will act as the crucial link between our stakeholders, technical development teams, and the broader business, translating complex quality needs into actionable product backlog items. Your vision will directly impact our ability to leverage data more effectively, automate critical tasks, and foster a proactive quality culture.

Vision & Strategy:

Translate high-level strategic objectives & customer requirements into tangible, user-centric product features and epics.

Stakeholder Management & Requirements Gathering:

Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders (e.g., Quality Engineers, Product Compliance Officers, Managers, Auditors, Production Teams), gathering and deeply understanding their needs, pain points, and desired outcomes.
Facilitate workshops, interviews, and other discovery sessions to elicit detailed requirements.
Champion the voice of the customer (internal QM users) throughout the development lifecycle.

Backlog Management & Prioritization:

Create, maintain, and prioritize a comprehensive product backlog of user stories, features, and epics, ensuring alignment with the product vision and strategic priorities.
Employ various prioritization techniques to maximize value delivery and manage trade-offs effectively.
Ensure that user stories are clearly defined, well-understood, and ready for development.

Collaboration & Communication:

Work closely with the development team(s) (Scrum Master, Engineers, Data Scientists) to explain requirements, answer questions, and ensure a shared understanding of the product.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
Communicate project progress, roadblocks, and achievements regularly to stakeholders and senior management.
Foster a collaborative and transparent environment within the cross-functional team.

Product Delivery & Evaluation:

Participate actively in all agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
Accept or reject completed user stories based on defined acceptance criteria and quality standards.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the delivered solutions, gathering user feedback, and iterating on the product based on usage and results.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal quality standards in all digital solutions.

Domain Expertise:

Develop a deep understanding of current and future QM/PC processes & data flows, handled in your products

Qualifications

Master degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Quality Management, or a related field.
Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience working in an agile environment.
3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role, specifically within a digitalization or software development context or in automotive context.
Experience working within Quality Management (QM) or product compliance (preferable)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice-versa.
Analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Proactive, self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on delivering value.
Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar agile project management software.