Technical Product Owner for a low-level embedded software team

This is your opportunity to contribute to the core development of Demant hearing aids, - that enhances the lives of millions of people across the globe every day. We're seeking a Technical Product Owner with low-level embedded software experience to lead the backlog for one of our firmware teams.

The role
As the SAFe Product Owner for one of our three highly specialised Scrum teams, you’ll play a key role in delivering the firmware platform at the heart of all our hearing instruments. The scrum team of 6–8 skilled firmware developers is also deeply engaged in shaping the next generation of our IC and hardware platforms.

Your main responsibilities
As Product Owner, you'll be responsible for engaging closely with your team and key stakeholders to ensure focus on the highest priorities, while fostering collaboration and transparency. By joining us, you can look forward to applying your expertise in low-level embedded software development to work through the following key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and guide the team to translate them into actionable user stories.
• Foster cross team collaboration and optimal solutions by involving the team as much as possible in defining ways or working.
• Develop a deep understanding of the subject matter to know when to shield the team from distractions and when to involve them—particularly in key decisions on future technology directions or optimal functionality delivery.
• Convey an understanding of business context and priorities to the team to allow them to make decisions supporting the business. 
• Prioritize the team backlog to ensure the team delivers optimal value to the business.

Could we be a match?
We are looking for a person who embodies the characteristics of a servant leader, who can guide and facilitate a team of highly skilled experts to enable them to reach their potential and deliver world-class solutions. You should be excited about SAFe and Lean Agile leadership, creating a healthy and productive work culture, and be capable of promoting relentless improvement in a team.

To succeed in this role, it is crucial to have experience in low-level embedded software development. If you are already a certified SAFe Product Owner and have experience as a product owner in SAFe or other similar methodologies, this is a clear advantage. You must also be fluent in English.

Some of what we can offer in the role

• You will be working in our embedded software platform area with highly competent colleagues committed to developing the foundation for our world-class hearing instruments.
• We are deeply focused on new technology and offer you exciting professional insights.
• You will join an energetic leadership team of product owners, scrum masters, system architects and line managers, all focusing on the same ART. We are motivated and committed to our quality solutions while also contributing to a fun and inspiring workplace.