Technical Product Owner

G+D makes the lives of billions of people more secure. We shape trust in the digital age, with built-in security technology in three segments Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. With more than 170 years of experience—and fresh passion every day—we operate as a family-owned global security technology group employing over 14,000 people. Our 118 subsidiaries and joint ventures in 41 countries ensure strong customer proximity worldwide.

We are firmly convinced that central banks will introduce digital versions of their currencies (Central Bank Digital Currencies, CBDCs) in the near future. These token-based payment systems will open the door to innovative products and services that align seamlessly with Giesecke+Devrient’s portfolio. G+D has developed a proven CBDC solution enabling secure, cash-like, privacy-preserving payments—even offline. We have recently been selected under the ECB’s framework agreement to deliver an offline solution for the Digital Euro.

It’s a once-in-a-generation leap that blends the trust of cash with the convenience of digital and will touch millions of lives across Europe. If you’re ready to work on one of the most significant payment innovations of our time, join us. Shape the future of payment with Giesecke+Devrient!

We are looking for a (Senior)Technical Product Owner/Technical Product Manager who will ensure the highest quality standards across our innovative digital payment solutions!

This (Senior)Technical Product Owner/Technical Product Manager role should bridge the product vision and technical execution by owning the backlog for backend components, ensuring technically sound, scalable, and user-centric solutions that align with the overall product strategy. You will work with, support and inspire a cross-functional team of developers and quality assurance engineers while actively contributing to the launch of robust, scalable backend systems. Operating within a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment, you will collaborate with other cross-functional teams to deliver impactful outcomes that align with organizational, project and product objectives.

Responsibilities

Backlog ownership

• Own, prioritize, and manage the backlog for technical components (e.g. APIs, SDKs, system integrations)
• Ensure stories and tasks reflect both functional and non-functional requirements
• Align with architects, engineering manager and security lead on non-functional requirements
• Balance technical debt resolution with delivery of business value

Technical Collaboration

• Collaborate with architects and engineers to provide product side inputs on changes on architecture and data flows
• Translate business needs into technical increments
• Assess technical trade-offs, dependencies and implications for roadmap and delivery timelines

Sprint Execution

• Lead backlog refinement and sprint planning to ensure clarity and readiness for delivery
• Ensure cross-team dependencies and priorities are addressed through effective coordination (e.g., scrum of scrums)
• Monitor sprint progress and proactively manage risks and impediments impacting delivery

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Align with dev leads, architects, and security/compliance leads to ensure technical feasibility, quality, and compliance
• Coordinate with other product team members to manage interdependent features and cross-component workflows
• Communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly to stakeholders and leadership 

Strategic Alignment & Customer Engagement

• Contribute to the overall product vision and roadmap by providing technical and delivery insights
• Represent the product in customer engagements to gather direct feedback
• Support go-to-market activities by ensuring technical readiness and articulating product capabilities

Desired skills & experience

• Subject matter expertise
• Strong understanding of complex financial platforms such as payment systems and core banking
• Proven track record in building and launching integration-focused features and products (back-end or developer-facing) in collaboration with (external) partners
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical architecture and dependencies / limitations
• Ability of being able to understand the security impact of vulnerabilities and design decisions
• Product owner skills 
• Strong ability to manage trade-offs between features, technical debt, performance, and delivery timelines
• Adept at simplifying complex system interactions into actionable backlog items with well-defined priorities and acceptance criteria
• Skilled at facilitating cross-functional discussions to translate business needs and regulatory requirements into technically feasible solutions
• Experience with Jira, Confluence and other Atlassian products
• Core competencies:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex product challenges
• Proactive mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• SAFe Knowledge: Experience working in a SAFe environment, with an understanding of ARTs, PIs, and delivering value through iterative development.

• Technical knowledge preferred: Some understanding of relevant programming languages (e.g., Java, Go), databases, cloud platforms and API design is a plus.

What’s great about working with us:

• Culture and diversity: Join a people-oriented environment with different nationalities and a great team spirit, flat hierarchies (everyone speaks to everyone). Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly.
• Team: An opportunity to shape our engineering culture and work with a passionate, mission-driven team. Collaboration with a diverse and very international team of outstanding people.
• Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe.
• Impactful Work: You will have the opportunity to participate in and shape a global lighthouse project in the domain of digital currencies.
• Career Development: Benefit from continuous training, coaching, and talent development programs.
• Social Benefits: Flexible compensation (transport tickets, training, private insurance), etc.
• Own canteen: Take a break with our breakfast and lunch service: choose between a wide range of menus, salad desk, and sandwiches service. Nicely priced!
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours with the option for remote work (Mon–Thu 8:30 – 17:30 and Fri 8:30 – 15:30; 3 days of remote work).
• Location: El Prat de Llobregat. Easy communication by private transport or public transport: Bus 88, 110, PR4 and Metro L10S (ZAL/Riu Vell).

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