Product Owner

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Posting Date: Sep 30, 2025

Location: Lisboa, PT, 1200-246

Company: Volkswagen AG

Volkswagen Group Services is a Volkswagen Group company oriented towards working for Group companies worldwide.  

We provide services in the areas of production, logistics, data engineering (IT), engineering, consulting, quality, business services, human resources, communication and administrative and financial services. We are focused on our clients’ activities and take responsibility for carrying them out on their behalf.  

We are currently hiring a Product Owner to join our I&E HUB in Lisbon. 

 

Who are we? 

At the Innovation & Engineering Hub, we develop bold, market-ready solutions that support Volkswagen Group and its leading brands. Together with TRATON Group’s Global R&D — home to brands like Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus — we’re building the future of intelligent and sustainable transport. Global R&D focuses on: 

  • Alternative Drive Systems 

  • Digitalization 

  • Automated Driving 

  • Road Safety 

We’re not just manufacturing vehicles — we’re engineering the future of mobility. 

 

What do we do on our team? 

To drive innovation and unlock the full potential of Software-Defined Vehicles, a near Vehicle Interface Platform is essential for all TRATON brands. This platform serves as the backbone, weaving together multiple layers—from cloud based components to frontend components. The heart of this initiative lies in simplifying complexity. By offering seamless, standardized APIs and a suite of versatile services, features, and tools, the platform empowers each brand to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional value to their customers and accelerating the launch of market-driven solutions. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive people to be part of the team responsible for kicking off this journey to deliver a secure and stable platform for other applications, brand specific services and developers. 

What will your responsibilities be? 

• Technically, economically and qualitatively responsible for the success of a digital product.
• You and your product team take care of existing features and develop new ones in DevOps mode.
• Examine new concepts regarding technical, economic feasibility.
• Coordinate the stakeholders, other teams within an agile framework including the interfaces to the V-Model.
• Write user stories and transform complex problems into clear, understandable objectives. You will apply your (thought) leadership skills 
and continuously expand them.

What requirements are we looking for? 

•   You have a combination of analytical skills and pragmatism, strong teamwork and creativity as well as presentation skills in English (German is a plus).
• You can confidently apply agile methods and tools in the SW development and innovation environment.
• You have experience with KPI’s in the SW Development environment.
• You can demonstrate experience with digital products, from idea to successful market launch, in an international context. Ideally, with a focus on IoT and connectivity in the automotive sector.

• Has an Agile and DevOps mindset.
• Experience with SAFe framework is a plus.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Certification as a Product Owner is required.
• Knowledge of a common programming language is a plus (e.g. Java, Kotlin or Python).
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken.

What We Can Offer 

Competitive compensation package 
Flexible work hours and hybrid model 
Attractive workspace 
Employee health care and life insurance  
Social benefits and several discounts 
Trainings and professional career development 

 
Ref: Level A