Senior Product Owner/Agile Project Manager (F/M/X)

We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business.

We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms.

We work with incredible clients in all types of industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses and we employ the sharpest minds too!

At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in close proximity to our offices. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office. However, we welcome applicants from all other areas in the indicated countries, as we value diversity and recognize the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. Join us in shaping a workplace where proximity enhances collaboration while inclusivity strengthens our community.

Your responsibilities

As our next Product Owner/Agile Project Manager, you play a major role in successfully implementing agile software projects, working closely with clients and an experienced team of developers and designers.

• Conceptualize a client’s product by working out concrete requirements in workshops while keeping the user perspective and budgetary considerations in mind
• Define and prioritize user stories and maintain the product backlog
• Stay in close contact with the client in order to maximize the product value
• Maintain an intensive exchange with the team responsible for the implementation
• Have an eye on the economic health of the project by preparing and communicating relevant key figures
• Actively contribute to the continual improvement of agile processes
• Minimum monthly gross salary: € 3.500,-(14 times per year, based on 38,5h/week, no all-in contract). However, we always ensure to offer a competitive salary adjusted to your qualifications and experience.

Your profile

• Relevant experience as Product Owner and Agile Project Owner , ideally in the areas of web or mobile development
• You are passionate about agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban
• Taking responsibility, behaving in a self-assured manner and spurring progress hands-on come naturally to you
• You prefer a direct and open style of communication and deal with clients on an equal footing
• You detect risks early and take necessary precautions accordingly
• You share our enthusiasm for design & user experience
• You speak both German and English fluently

Working at Ascent

At Ascent we promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexibility in where you work. We also promote well-being and provide access to Well Being Coaches.

Your development and learning will be taken seriously, and we'll support your professional development with training and certification, with regular feedback and review. It is a fun, supportive and modern workplace where we really live by our company values of Empathy, Energy and Audacity! Ascent also offers a variety of benefits in each of our countries.

Ascent is an equal opportunities employer. We take intentional steps to ensure inclusion and belonging are something real here, not just something we talk about. No person will be treated less favourably because of their gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability status. If you require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know when you apply.

If you have any questions contact our Talent Acquisition team on ta.admin@ascent.io.

For more details about life at Ascent, check out our Life Page here.