Product Owner (Telekom)

TL;DR

Product Owner (Telekom): Managing the lifecycle and roadmap of state-sponsored high-speed internet infrastructure projects with an accent on stakeholder alignment and technical specification. Focus on translating complex business requirements into actionable user stories and ensuring optimal product value delivery within an Agile framework.

Location: Must be based in Slovakia (Remote/Hybrid options available within the country).

Salary: From €1,600 monthly (base salary).

Company

A major IT services provider and founding member of Košice IT Valley, operating as a key technology partner within the Deutsche Telekom group.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain the product roadmap to align with strategic goals and secure budgets.
• Translate high-level business needs into clear technical documentation, Epics, and User Stories.
• Act as the primary client representative, balancing requirements and performing trade-off analyses.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog based on business value.
• Collaborate with Agile development teams to ensure transparency and MVP delivery.
• Serve as the main point of contact for product-related inquiries and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Must be based in Slovakia due to taxation regulations.
• 3+ years of experience in ICT System Engineering, Project Management, IT Business Analysis, or Delivery Service Management.
• Solid understanding of the IT development lifecycle and general IT architecture.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in direct customer communication.
• English: B2 (Upper intermediate) required.

Nice to have

• German language proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Extensive work-life balance portfolio with over 25 different benefits.
• Focus on physical and mental well-being.
• Support for professional growth and career development.
• Flexible working environment promoting work-life reconciliation.