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

Join; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Central location

ThinkTank Campus Berlin

Free snacks

Flat hierarchies

International team

Early responsibility

Buddy onboarding

Training programs

Zusammenfassung

Verwaltungssprung, a Berlin-based GovTech company, seeks an Associate Product Owner / Business Analyst to translate business needs into actionable product specifications and development tasks. You will work closely with Product Owners, Engineering, AI specialists, and governance experts to ensure efficient delivery in a fast-growing GovTech environment.

You will maintain Jira structures, draft user stories, and support sprint planning while tracking delivery metrics and velocity.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in one of the specified fields.
• First professional experience as a BA/PO/PM or similar.
• Experience with Jira and agile methods (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong analytical and structured thinking.
• Ability to translate complex workflows into actionable requirements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Interest in digitalization, AI-driven products, public sector innovation.
• Understanding of agile delivery processes and product lifecycle management.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and structure Jira (epics, user stories, tasks, labels, workflows).
• Facilitate backlog refinement sessions and agile ceremonies.
• Draft user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Support backlog management and sprint planning; track velocity.
• Analyze and document business processes and requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, UX/UI, AI, and Governance teams.
• Support testing, release prep, and UAT processes.
• Establish scalable product operations and agile standards.
• Interface between business stakeholders and technical teams.

Kenntnisse

Jira

Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)

Analytical thinking

Requirements translation

Stakeholder collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

English fluency

German language (bonus)

Ausbildung

Business Informatics

Business Administration

Public Administration

Information Systems

Related field

Tools

Jira

Jobbeschreibung

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 activitiesTrack 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

Join Verwaltungssprung and become part of a mission-driven team building the future of digital public services. If you are passionate about turning complex requirements into meaningful digital solutions with real societal impact, we would love to hear from you.