Product Owner with German

VM.PL is an established IT software house with over 20 years of experience, delivering tailor-made digital solutions for international clients. We operate in close partnership with our customers, focusing on long-term cooperation, transparency, and real business value rather than short-term delivery.

We are looking for a Product Owner with Project Management skills to support the development of strategic fixed-price projects delivered within the product management and advisory domain. This role combines hands-on product ownership with responsibility for guiding projects within a defined scope, budget, and timeline.

You will work closely with clients from the DACH region, Poland, and the United States, supporting them in product-related decision-making, defining strategic directions, and successfully delivering IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting business needs analysis and independently facilitating client workshops (primarily in German), including Product Discovery sessions

• Creating and strategically managing the product backlog, including breaking down epics into user stories and defining clear acceptance criteria

• Close collaboration with development teams, including clarifying requirements during sprints, providing ongoing domain support, and validating delivered solutions

• Taking responsibility for project delivery across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – from concept and implementation through testing and deployment

• Planning and coordinating project scope, timeline, and budget (managing the “iron triangle”)

• Preparing project and product documentation (solution concepts, Statements of Work, functional specifications)

• Monitoring progress, managing risks, dependencies, and scope changes

• Managing relationships with business stakeholders and regularly reporting project status and results

• Proactively proposing improvements, optimizations, and innovative solutions, including the use of AI technologies

Requirements

• Very good command of German and English (C1), enabling independent facilitation of workshops and work with project documentation

• At least 3 years of experience in IT projects as a Product Owner, Project Manager, or Business Analyst with implementation responsibility

• Practical experience working with a backlog, including creating User Stories, Epics, and managing functional and non-functional requirements

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to create solution concepts (e.g. process diagrams, mock-ups)

• Experience or strong interest in projects within manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments

• Very good communication and organizational skills, with a strong customer-oriented mindset

• Valid Category B driving license and willingness to undertake occasional business travel

• Nice to Have

  • Interest in AI technologies and experience using AI tools in day-to-day work (e.g. data analysis, conceptual work, process optimization)

We Offer

• Remote work with occasional office visits – work from home with the option (and sometimes the need) to meet in our Wrocław office

• Clear communication and a flat organizational structure – no unnecessary hierarchy, easy access to decision-makers

• Individual development path – planned together with your leader, including access to external training and knowledge-sharing sessions

• A close-knit team – we value openness, mutual support, and trust

• Engaging projects – work on meaningful solutions across various industries (e.g. e-learning, energy, finance, manufacturing, logistics)

• International clients and teams – use and develop your English and/or German in real project environments

• Language classes – company-funded English and German lessons at all levels, including with native speakers

• Benefits package – private healthcare (LuxMed), life insurance (Unum), and a Multisport card

• Focus on integration and well-being – regular team meetings, internal initiatives, squash and badminton groups, and many everyday activities that build relationships and a positive atmosphere