Job Description
Job Description
To our tech center in Prague and Pune, we are seeking an innovative and energetic Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Sr. Technical Specialist - Product Owner to join our Animal Health Manufacturing Value Team (MVT). The product owner, digital products will be responsible for managing digital products through their end-to-end lifecycle from concept to retirement.
Responsibilities
Be accountable for the end-to-end implementation of new MES products in-line with business needs
• Write and prioritize backlog user stories, focusing on technical requirements and acceptance criteria
• Drives release and support planning and execution of to market strategy and execution
• Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders, acting as a single point of contract by developing maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans
• Grooms best in class product features with detailed analysis of impact vs value
• Owns the creation and prioritization of the MES product capabilities backlog for specific digital solutions
• Identifies and communicates relationship needs of stakeholder groups. Translates communication/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables
• Plans and drives scoping, requirements definition, and prioritize activities for large, complex initiatives
• Shapes & owns the MES product roadmap & vision
• Works within a cross-functional squad to clarify requirements & delivery expectations with business stakeholders
• Helps squads rapidly and iteratively deliver digital solutions that adds value to the organization
• Manages the full product life cycle to ensure that customer/user needs are met and that financial and other targets are achieved
• Keeps track of industry trends
Qualifications (Education minimum requirements subject to change based on country)
Required...
• Honors Degree in IT discipline or STEM (or equivalent qualification)
• 4+ years’ experience in IT product owner/business analyst role
• 3+ years’ Experience working in cross functional teams
• 2+ years’ Experience working in digital role (Product owner, SCRUM master etc.)
• Experience deploying and supporting Kroeber Pas-X platform
• Experience deploying electronic Batch Record
• Experience in biologic manufacturing
Preferred...
• Experience in managing geographically distributed squads preferred
• Experience in different delivery methods (Agile, traditional) in large organizations
• Experience in product management techniques such as strategy, road mapping etc.
• Knowledge of Agile Values, principles & practices
What we offer (The primary location is Czechia, benefits in other country may vary)
• Exciting work in a talented team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to gain experience and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system plus referral programme
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Job Posting End Date
04/30/2026
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Requisition ID R320704
