Senior Technical Product Owner (Berlin or Cologne)

Hi! We are verkstedt. 👋

We are a distributed team of software developers, regularly meeting in Cologne and Berlin .

We are passionate about delivering high quality web applications with a strong focus on performance, scalability and robust solutions that don’t bother us during a nice board game session on a Saturday night.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Product Owner to lead the product lifecycle and delivery within our agile teams.

In this pivotal role, you'll bridge the gap between our seasoned engineers and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, refining technical requirements, and eliminating obstacles for seamless, high-quality product delivery.

Tasks

• Product & Delivery Ownership: You take full responsibility for the backlog. You define clear deliverables for our SaaS services and custom projects to make progress tangible for the team and stakeholders alike.
• Technical Refinement: You don’t just write tickets; you understand the "under the hood" requirements. You translate complex business needs into technical specs, utilizing tools like Spec-Driven-Development .
• Progress Management: Based on estimations created together with your dev team ( usually 2–6 developers ), you monitor the project health. You ensure we stay on track and proactively flag when additional support or scope adjustments are needed.
• Stakeholder Sparring: You are the primary contact for our clients and in-house teams, managing expectations with transparency and technical competence.
• Encouraging and ensuring adherence to agile methodologies tailored to meet our specific project needs.

Requirements

• Experience: You have 5+ years of experience in technical product management or a similar role. You are used to the dynamics of both long-term SaaS development and project-based environments.
• Technical Depth: You possess solid knowledge of web technologies (JavaScript, APIs, Cloud architectures). You can discuss technical trade-offs with senior developers on eye-level.
• Analytical Mindset: You are a pro at managing progress through estimations and metrics without losing sight of the human element in the team.
• German Fluency: Unlike many other openings at verkstedt, this position requires fluency in German (C1/C2) as well as excellent communication skills in English.
• AI Affinity: You embrace AI tools to improve workflows and are eager to explore new ways of working.
• Proximity: You are based near Berlin or Cologne for our regular, high-value team meetings.

Benefits

• Focus on Impact: A role where your contributions directly influence the delivery of exceptional products.
• Remote & Hybrid: Opportunity to work remotely with flexible conditions and regular on-site team events.
• Growth: Encouragement and support for professional development (conferences, learning budgets).
• Culture: An ingrained culture of appreciative, respectful, and candid communication.
• Competitive salary , dependent on experience.

This is how our aplication process works

We begin with an initial conversation, followed by an assignment that reflects the profile of the position. Your ability to engage, communicate, and demonstrate your skills and enthusiasm will be pivotal throughout the process.

Join us in a role where your contributions will be vital in the delivery of exceptional products, and where your growth and development are a priority.

Let’s explore the possibilities together. Get in touch!