Associate Product Owner / Business Analyst (f/m/d)

Verwaltungssprung GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-average compensation

ThinkTank Campus Berlin-Wannsee

Free snacks and beverages

Flat hierarchies

International team spirit

Early responsibility

Structured onboarding

Training programs

Job summary

Verwaltungssprung GmbH, a Berlin-based GovTech company, is seeking an Associate Product Owner / Business Analyst (f/m/d) to translate business and domain requirements into clear product specifications and development tasks. You will work with Product Owners, Engineering, AI specialists, and governance experts to ensure efficient delivery and scalable product operations.

In this role you will maintain Jira epics and user stories, facilitate backlog refinement, draft acceptance criteria, and

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field as listed in the job description.
• First professional experience as a BA, PO, PM, or similar role.
• Experience with Jira and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong analytical and structured thinking.
• Ability to translate complex workflows into actionable requirements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and structure the Jira environment with epics, user stories, tasks, labels, and workflows.
• Prepare and facilitate backlog refinement sessions and agile ceremonies.
• Draft user stories and acceptance criteria from inputs of product owners and domain experts.
• Support backlog management and sprint planning activities.
• Track sprint progress, delivery metrics, and team velocity.
• Analyze and document business processes, user needs, and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, UX/UI, AI, and Governance teams during product development.
• Support testing, release preparation, and user acceptance processes.
• Contribute to scalable product operations and agile delivery standards.
• Act as an operational interface between business stakeholders and technical teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Agile methodologies

Jira experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Translate requirements

Education

Degree in Business Informatics / Business Administration / Public Administration / Information Systems

Tools

Jira

Job description

Verwaltungssprung is a Berlin-based GovTech company developing AI-powered software solutions to simplify and digitize administrative processes. Our platform enables citizens and public institutions to access secure, user-friendly, and fully digital public services.

To support the growth of our organization, we are looking for an Associate Product Owner / Business Analyst (f/m/d) who combines analytical thinking with a strong operational understanding of agile product development.

In this role, you will support the Product organization by translating business and domain requirements into well-structured product specifications and development tasks. Working closely with Product Owners, Engineering, AI specialists, and governance experts, you will help ensure efficient delivery processes and scalable product operations in a fast-growing GovTech environment.

Tasks

• Maintain and structure the Jira environment, including epics, user stories, tasks, labels, and workflows
• Prepare and facilitate backlog refinement sessions and agile ceremonies
• Draft user stories and acceptance criteria based on input from Product Owners and domain experts
• Support backlog management and sprint planning activities
• Track sprint progress, delivery metrics, and team velocity
• Analyze and document business processes, user needs, and functional requirements
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, UX/UI, AI, and Governance teams during product development
• Support testing, release preparation, and user acceptance processes
• Contribute to establishing scalable product operations and agile delivery standards
• Act as an operational interface between business stakeholders and technical teams

Requirements

• Degree in Business Informatics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
• First professional experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, Product Manager, or in a similar role
• Experience working with Jira and agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills
• Ability to translate complex workflows into clear and actionable requirements
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable coordinating across interdisciplinary teams in a dynamic startup environment
• Interest in digitalization, AI-driven products, and public sector innovation
• Understanding of agile delivery processes and product lifecycle management
• Fluent English skills; German is a strong plus

Benefits

• Attractive above-average compensation package
• Centrally located offices with access to the unique ThinkTank Campus in Berlin-Wannsee
• Free snacks and beverages in our offices
• Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and room for your own ideas
• International team spirit with recognition of both collective and individual successes
• Early responsibility and creative freedom from day one
• Structured onboarding with a buddy and experienced mentor
• Continuous training programs and regular development discussions

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