Regional Product Owner (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

In the Coatings Division, we are focused on the development, production and marketing of a variety of coating solutions - from applied surface technologies to automotive paints. Working in global teams, we promote innovation, design and new applications in order to meet our partners' needs. This portfolio is complemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enables new applications with innovative surfaces.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

In this position, you are part of a highly motivated and agile global team that develops innovative digital solutions for marketing and sales within the Global Automotive OEM Coatings business The digitalization of internal processes is a key pillar of our digital strategy, and as a product owner in our unit, you play a crucial role in that endeavor. Additionally, our efforts to digitalize interactions with external customers are equally important, ensuring a seamless and integrated experience for all stakeholders.

• As a Product Owner, you manage the definition, development, and deployment of innovative digital solutions while ensuring high-quality work and service to customers.
• Furthermore, you facilitate strong communication with stakeholders and the development team to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery as the Regional Product Owner.
• Additionally, executing the digital product roadmap includes identifying and validating new features as well as modules with internal teams.
• Moreover, you collaborate with the development team to ensure Go-Live readiness, including UAT, user training, and risk management.
• In addition, you define the roll-out plan at customer sites, ensuring implementation and regular communication of project status to all parties involved.
• Lastly, managing customer expectations involves collecting feedback and creating user-centric stories to continuously improve features, while also identifying project risks and proposing solutions.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• university degree in a technical, engineering, or business-related field is required
• several years of experience in the automotive industry, combined with expertise in project management and quality assurance, are necessary, with a PMP certification considered an advantage
• familiarity with digital or IT environments, along with coatings business and manufacturing technical know-how
• strong user or customer-centric skills, with experience conducting interviews and face-to-customer interactions, are important
• proficiency in agile methodologies (Scrum, OKR, Kanban) with a self-organized and communicative working style
• fluent in English and German, with availability for travel (25%) and a flexible, adaptable mindset

WHAT WE OFFER

• We ensure the attractiveness of our non-tariff salaries through regular benchmarks. Benefits can be individually tailored via the bonus (e.g. incentivized share packages, additional capital formation). Company-financed accident and supplementary long-term care insurance as well as an attractive pension scheme offer comprehensive cover.
• We offer a wide range of local and global development and career opportunities for professional and personal development.
• The feedback culture is firmly integrated into our corporate culture, e.g. through regular employee surveys and management feedback
• As a founding member of the Diversity Charter, BASF stands for diversity – we are proud of our Coatings employee networks WomenInCoatings, ColorPride@EC and CultiConnect.

HOW TO REACH US

• Chandery Thiel (Talent Acquisition), chandery.thiel@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-58431 will be happy to answer your questions for this position
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

Learn more about BASF Coatings GmbH here

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