Hybrid Product Owner – Digital Products

at Placetel

• Job title: Product Owner – Digital Products
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Koln, Germany

About the role

• Product Owner for digital products in a leading AI-native SaaS company. Driving growth through optimized digital customer journeys in e-commerce platforms.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of digital product management efforts for our e-commerce platforms and digital self-service experiences.
• Define and execute a product vision and roadmap that aligns with our digital growth strategy.
• Operational responsibility for managing, optimizing, and scaling our digital e-commerce infrastructure.
• Drive improvements in UX, content architecture, performance, and functionality to increase traffic, lead quality, and online conversion rates.
• Design and enhance customer journeys across the entire digital funnel, from first touch to transaction.
• Analyze customer behavior, conversion performance, and user feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UX/UI, developers, SEO, analytics, etc.) and external agencies to deliver high-impact initiatives.
• Work closely with stakeholders from marketing, sales, finance, legal, and operations to align priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, computer science, marketing, digital media, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in digital product management or product ownership within e-commerce.
• Proven track record of managing and scaling digital products or e-commerce platforms.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, with a hands-on approach and strong commercial acumen.
• Experience leading agile projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of UX, conversion optimization, SEO, and digital performance metrics.
• Security-conscious approach to digital analytics and using data to inform decisions.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Customer-focused mindset and the ability to translate user needs into scalable product features.
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work on exciting and challenging digital projects within a fast-growing SaaS company.
• A young, motivated, and interdisciplinary team of digital professionals working closely together.
• Flat hierarchies, a high degree of autonomy, and personal responsibility.
• A remote-first setup with flexible working hours to support your work-life balance.
• Strong focus on learning & development with access to training and personal growth opportunities.
• A centrally located office in Cologne's Südstadt with modern workspaces and complimentary catering.
• An inviting and open company culture with regular team events.