Senior Product Owner - Software Engineering | Senior Product Owner - Software Engineering (m/w/d)

BWI GmbH

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Apr 20, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Product Owner in the Software Engineering Center of Excellence, you will play a pivotal role in driving the digital future of the German Armed Forces. Your primary responsibility is the lifecycle management of Battle Management Systems (BMS), serving as the central interface between the client, internal and external development teams, and management. You will translate complex regulatory, technical, and operational requirements into actionable epics and user stories, ensuring high standards of security, maintainability, and user-centricity. Working within agile DevOps environments, you will manage product roadmaps, prioritize backlogs, and oversee releases under real-world conditions. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments and is passionate about delivering software solutions that directly impact national security and operational readiness. You will benefit from a stable, permanent position with a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative team culture dedicated to meaningful, large-scale digital transformation.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience as a Product Owner in software development projects
  • Experience in formulating requirements and managing complex stakeholder landscapes
  • Experience working in agile development environments
  • Experience in regulated or security-critical environments (e.g., government, critical infrastructure) is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of the German Armed Forces IT landscape is considered a plus

Languages

German (Basic)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel for business purposes is required. Work permit for Germany is required.