Product Owner - Digital Solutions

Description

The Product Owner - Digital Solutions is responsible for the successful delivery of cloud-based digital applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives while facilitating effective communication between development teams, the Product Manager, and key business stakeholders. This position can be based in Alcobendas (Spain) or Naas (Ireland), depending on the selected candidate.

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering

• Agile Certifications (Scrum Master, Product Owner, etc.)

• Project Management Certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

• 5+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, or Digital Transformation.

• Proven ability to drive organizational and process improvements within a department.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Experience delivering cloud-based software products using Microsoft Azure.

• English (B2/C1) required. French, German, or Portuguese highly valued.

• Strong knowledge of:Azure DevOpsAzure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)Data Modelling and AnalyticsIndustrial IIoTSystem Integration & APIsUX and Digital Product DesignFood & Beverage Process KnowledgeIEC 62443 Awareness

• Azure DevOps

• Azure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)

• Data Modelling and Analytics

• Industrial IIoT

• System Integration & APIs

• UX and Digital Product Design

• Food & Beverage Process Knowledge

• IEC 62443 Awareness

• Leadership and people management capabilities

• Strong ethics, compliance, and professionalism

• Commitment and alignment with business strategies and policies

• Customer-focused and sustainability-oriented mindset

• Cross-functional and multidisciplinary collaboration

• Excellent communication and networking skills

• Strong listening skills, cultural awareness, and stakeholder management

• Ability to influence, inspire, and build trust

• Change, conflict, contract, risk, and resource management

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Project finance knowledge, including budgeting, cost control, and forecasting

• Training, coaching, and mentoring capabilities

• Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities

• Private health insurance plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model

• 23 days of vacation per year

• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team

• Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally

• The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Collaborate closely with the Product Manager to align implementation with the product roadmap.

• Translate business requirements and user stories into well-defined epics, features, and actionable development tasks.

• Create mockups and work with UX experts on solution design.

• Define acceptance criteria, review deliverables, and accept completed work.

• Create and maintain solution architecture, technical design documents, and implementation specifications to support successful application development.

• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, stakeholder feedback, technical dependencies, and strategic objectives.

• Coordinate software updates, patches, releases, and upgrades.

• Ensure all developments align with company Secure Product Development procedures.

• Ensure all developments align with company D2S development processes.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including sprint plans, product backlogs, meeting minutes, and release notes.

• Proactively manage risks that could impact delivery timelines or product quality and escalate issues when required.

• Develop and deliver monthly performance reports highlighting solution status, key achievements, development progress, and KPI attainment.