Product Owner - HR Back-office (m/f/d)

Where your expertise is needed

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe. Present across 27 countries with around 5,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.3 billion in 2023, supplying more than 7.4 million active customers with its 5.8 million vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands. Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!

What we’re looking for

As a Product Owner, you will be the driving force behind our HR systems' development and implementation. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify and document business requirements, prioritize product features, and ensure successful delivery. Your expertise will guide the product's strategy, from initial market research and process mapping to overseeing release management and team coordination. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills to manage stakeholder expectations, resolve conflicts, and drive continuous product enhancements that align with business goals.

Job Requirements:

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance on product implementation and enhancements.

• Identify and document business requirements, including functional and non-functional aspects.

• Assess business value and its strategic implications, and define acceptance criteria with stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Review new product releases, demonstrate features to stakeholders, and secure their confirmation.

• Conduct market research, analyze players and prepare RFI/RFP documents.

• Develop 'As-is' business process maps, identify gaps, and create 'To-be' process maps for future improvements.

• Plan and prioritize the scope of work, release, and change management activities in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Coordinate cutover activities to minimize disruptions and manage SLAs during stabilization and product support periods.

• Address and resolve conflicts that may arise during product implementation.

• Monitor product release progress to ensure timely delivery and confirm that user acceptance testing (UAT) meets user needs.

• Develop strategies to promote product updates, proactively identify and manage risks, and monitor key product performance metrics.

• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Oversee team hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and performance management, as well as conduct resource analysis and planning.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in product management / product ownership

• Hands-on experience with implementing HR systems like Workday, SAP, etc., is highly desirable.

• Experience in managing projects involving complex enterprise systems integration.

• Strong understanding of product management methodologies and best practices.

• Product/Project management certifications are a plus.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize and manage a product backlog effectively.

• Proficient in project management tools like Jira, Confluence, Miro, etc.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

• Team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive team performance.

Perks at work

• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience

• Fast growing international company with stable employment

• Annual vacation and 1 additional day off on your birthday

• Mental Wellbeing Program – the opportunity for free psychological counseling for you and your family members 24/7 hotline and online sessions

• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching

• Free English and German language classes

• Referral Program with attractive incentives

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work