Product Owner

Driven by the passion to improve quality of people’s lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.

About the role:

The Senior Product Owner in our Embedded Software department is tasked with the key responsibility of steering 1-2 Scrum teams, operating in accordance with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Your primary responsibility will be to maximize the value delivered by the teams while ensuring alignment with business and user needs. You will work in close partnership with various stakeholders such as Product Management, System Engineering, Customers, and Business Owners, to advance product development and ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities:Identify and order the product backlog to mirror corporate targets and consumer expectations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan product releases and ensure timely delivery of new functionalities.Address Agile team needs and dependencies to facilitate smooth development cycles.Oversee the delivery stages from design to market release, ensuring adherence to quality standards.Participate in sprint planning, approve sprint outcomes, and support team members in their day-to-day activities.Serve as the primary point of contact for teams and stakeholders, facilitating communication and coordination.Iterate and coordinate dependencies with relevant parties, including Project Managers, to ensure alignment with program strategy.Set and maintain quality expectations for the components under your responsibility, adhering to agile, Scrum, and SAFe best practices.

Experience:Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Software, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field.Possess several years of practical experience as a Product Owner, preferably within the medical industry.Demonstrate a deep understanding of Agile processes and principles, particularly in a scaled agile environment.Knowledge of Medical Device Regulation, Design Control, and EN 62304 standards is advantageous.

Personal Competencies:Proficient in interpersonal communication, enabling productive teamwork and engagement with varied groups and interested parties.Strong organizational acumen, with the ability to prioritize tasks and optimize time allocation.Efficient in planning initiatives and realizing goals in a rapidly changing environment.Desire for impact and motivation derived from seeing the results of collaborative efforts.Clear and concise communication style complementing a well-organized approach to collaboration.Adeptness in turning plans into action and confronting obstacles with resolve.Characterized by unwavering support for team endeavors that surpasses standard expectations, paired with harmonious collaboration skills.