Product Owner AWS Platform (all genders, full-/part-time)

 

Work Your Magic with us!  

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

Your role: As the  Product Owner for our AWS Labs & Factory platform, you will drive the development and enhancement of this crucial component of our internal Data & Analytics ecosystem. Working closely with users in business sectors and stakeholders, including business leaders, data engineers, architects, and data scientists, you will collaborate to understand business needs, translate those into requirements, capture user stories, and define product features for the platform. Your main responsibility will be to define and prioritize the product backlog items based on business value, urgency, and available resources. Acting as the primary liaison between end users, business stakeholders and the engineering team, you will define the product roadmap and ensure seamless integration with other systems and processes within our global D&A ecosystem. This will also require you to engage in user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate the product's functionality, usability, and performance. Furthermore, you will continuously gather feedback from end users and regularly communicate product roadmap updates across the organization. Your proactive approach will be essential in identifying potential risks or roadblocks and proposing mitigating strategies to ensure successful roadmap delivery. Staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices related to data platforms and AWS will be vital in enhancing the effectiveness of the overall ecosystem. Your analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail will contribute to the successful delivery of a high-quality product that meets the needs of our organization. As the Product Owner for AWS you will report to our Ecosystem Product Lead within the Merck Data and AI Organization (MDAO). You can work your magic either from our headquarter in Darmstadt or hybrid within Germany. 

 

Who you are:

• Master´s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or a related field.
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies and architecture (preferably AWS) and its capabilities for processing and managing large-scale data.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably in developing enterprise data platforms or data-related products.
• Ability to envision long-term product success and craft clear and actionable product roadmaps to achieve strategic company’s goals.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience in managing backlog items, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented and results-driven mindset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Fluency in English is essential.
  
   

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!