Product Owner - DevOps for Platform

This is a remote position.

We are searching for a Product Owner - DevOps for Platform (D4P) freelancer to work with a German energy client, on a full-time, remote basis - occasional onsite visits to Frankfurt am Main and Berlin required. Fluent English (German is nice to have). Start date 6/10/25, interviews take place in September.

This is an exciting leadership role requiring extensive product management experience for CI/CD pipelines and processes. Prior experience in creating Roadmaps, Product Specifications, Feature Backlogs, Product Descriptions is must-have. You will have strong Agile and Scrum expertise, including experience with 2-week sprint cycles and quarterly planning processes. Strong technical knowledge of cloud architecture (AWS, GCP, Azure), Kubernetes/Containerisation and IAM and RBAC Observability/Monitoring are must-have skills. Experience in Infrastructure as a Code (IaaC) and automation required.

The D4P functions as the DevOps division within the program, tailored specifically to consult Product Lines that develop and manage itself. This service concentrates on delivering, managing, and optimising essential DevOps tools that facilitate the ongoing development, integration, and delivery of the platform and its services.

Responsibilities:

• The Product Manager holds a leadership responsibility for defining the “What” in core DevOps tools consulting. The responsibility involves structuring, designing, and evolving CI pipelines, CD processes, and artifact/image registries to satisfy the specific requirements of Product Lines associated with .

• Stakeholder Communication: Engages stakeholders and liaises with Product Management at the Program Level for alignment with broader project goals.

• Specification & Prioritisation: Gathers insights of development and operations needs, translating them into product specifications, requirements, features, and user stories. Prioritizes the d4p product backlog to ensure maximum value delivery.

• Ensuring Reliability & Efficiency: Guarantees the provision of secure and efficient tools for the continuous development, integration, and delivery of the platform.

• Facilitate a seamless interaction between development processes and operational needs, embedding robust DevOps practices central to the platform’s continuous improvement and adaptability.

• Define and maintain the Product Strategy and Portfolio for D4P

• Develop and maintain Product Specifications and Release Specifications

• Define and maintain the Product Strategy and Portfolio for d4p

Requirements

Eligibility

• Residency in the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland

Main Requirements

Senior Product Management / Product Ownership experience of platforms, with proven skills and experience in bringing to market cloud-native DevSecOps tool chains in either private or public cloud environments.

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or in Product Management with full accountability for defining and driving product strategy, roadmap, and backlog for technical products.

• Extensive hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices, specifically related to Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines, Continuous Deployment (CD) processes, and artifact/image registries (e.g. Artifactory)

• Experience in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, including experience with 2-week sprint cycles and quarterly planning processes

• Broad technical knowledge of following services offered in any of the big 3 public clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure): Kubernetes, IAM and RBAC Observability/Monitoring

• Experience in Infrastructure automation such as Infrastructure as Code

• Product Owner experience, specifically in delivering Product Management artifacts (Roadmap, Product Specifications, Feature Backlogs, Product Descriptions etc.)

Language Requirements

• Fluent English in speech and writing (at least C1)

Preferred Experience

• Experience with QA/Test automation suites or Service Desk tooling, indicating a readiness to expand the d4p product portfolio into these areas

• Experience of stakeholder management and communication in a large organisational setting

Benefits

As a freelancer / contractor with us, you will enjoy flexible working hours and the freedom to choose your own projects. Our platform gives you access to exciting projects in various industries and supports you in advancing your career. You'll benefit from competitive pay and a dedicated team to help you with any questions you may have. Work independently and utilise our strong network to achieve your professional goals.