Data Product Owner (m/f/d)

You manage a large agile team and ensure developments are aligned with business needs. We maintain an ever-expanding data ecosystem that ingests and databases extensive experimental data sets. It is our platform for accessing and analysis of standardized data, keeping our stakeholders informed and helping our staff to database all information in a meaningful and time efficient way. This role is at the center of this work.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

• Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate a team of software developers. This may include taking on direct reports in the future.
• Product Vision: Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap to align with the needs of the scientific community and stakeholders.
• Agile Methodologies: Implement and promote agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban, to enhance team productivity, flexibility, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders, including scientists, researchers, and other end-users, to gather requirements, prioritize features, and provide regular updates on product progress.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the development process to ensure high-quality deliverables, including conducting regular code reviews, testing, and validation to meet scientific standards.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze product performance metrics and user feedback and facilitate adjustments to the product development process.

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset. All ideas are welcome.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future. We are here for a purpose.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• A world of international touchpoints and different fields of expertise. You will be in the middle of it.
• For an employment in Austria: We offer you an income based on your qualifications and market conditions, with a minimum annual gross salary of €65.000 on a full-time basis.

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) is a plus.
• Good understanding of data management practice, digital infrastructure (e.g. AWS), code pipelines/workflows, databases (relational databases, graph databases, CDISC/SEND format) and visualization tools (PowerBI, Spotfire, Tableau).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data product management, with at least 3 years in an agile environment. Proven track record of successfully managing software development projects for backend and frontend solutions.
• Proficiency in English is required. Additional language skills, especially in languages spoken by the scientific community, such as German or French, are advantageous.
• Strong understanding of software development processes, including experience with agile tools (e.g., JIRA). Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python) and frameworks (e.g., React, Node.js) is beneficial.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality products.
• Ability to demonstrate past project successes through portfolio reviews or case studies. Proficiency in agile methodologies can be assessed through practical tests or scenario-based interviews. Communication and leadership skills can be evaluated through behavioral interviews and references.

Interested in this role? Then please apply online via our career portal. The process is basically based on the dsm-firmenich application procedure, which is described on the dsm-firmenich career website. For data protection reasons, we can only accept and process applications via our career portal.

For further information, please contact Vanessa Kolm, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, vanessa.kolm@dsm-firmenich.com.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, and diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history, and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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