Product Owner Digital Governance

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Group in Herzogenaurach is seeking a driven Product Owner to shape ARGOS, PUMA's global Digital Governance platform. You will define the roadmap, translate business needs into clear requirements, and lead a network of stakeholders and developers to deliver value.

Collaborating with Finance, Legal, Procurement and Compliance, you will drive governance improvements, measure adoption with KPIs, and explore AI-driven capabilities to enhance efficiency and user experience.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
• 3+ years' experience as Product Owner, Business Analyst, Process Manager, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of business processes in Finance, Procurement, Legal or Compliance.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with low-code or workflow platforms a plus.
• Business fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive the vision, roadmap, and enhancements of Digital Governance solutions for ARGOS.
• Translate business needs into clear product requirements, user stories, and a prioritized backlog.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance to design scalable solutions.
• Lead global platform enhancements, testing, deployments, and adoption initiatives.
• Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for automation and UX improvements.
• Balance governance requirements with usability and business value in product evolution.
• Evaluate and implement AI-driven capabilities to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Define and track KPIs to measure platform adoption and business impact.
• Serve as the interface between business stakeholders, external partners, and development teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Agile methodologies

Low-code platforms

Business analysis

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Digital Business or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome.

YOUR MISSION:

We are looking for a driven Product Owner to join our team in Herzogenaurach and shape the future of ARGOS, PUMA's global Digital Governance platform.

ARGOS serves as the central entry point for critical business processes across the PUMA Group. The platform enables employees worldwide to onboard and manage business partners, execute governance checks, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements through a seamless digital experience.

As a strategic platform connecting teams across Finance, Legal, Procurement, Compliance and other business functions, ARGOS plays a key role in ensuring efficient, transparent, and compliant business operations at global scale. The platform supports several user journeys:

• Employees onboarding new vendors, customers, agents, distributors, and other business partners through a standardized digital process.
• Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Procurement teams performing governance reviews, risk assessments, approvals, and due diligence activities.
• Business stakeholders managing contracts, approvals, and related governance workflows in one integrated platform.
• Global process owners driving compliance, transparency, and data quality across multiple business functions and regions.

As Product Owner, you will be responsible for shaping the future vision of ARGOS, defining the roadmap, and delivering innovative capabilities together with a global network of stakeholders, business experts, and development teams.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Drive the vision, roadmap, and continuous enhancement of Digital Governance solutions.
• Translate business needs and user insights into clear product requirements, user stories, and a prioritized backlog.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, to design scalable and user-friendly solutions.
• Lead global platform enhancements, testing activities, deployments, and adoption initiatives.
• Continuously challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and improved user experience.
• Drive the evolution of the digital products by balancing governance requirements with usability and business value.
• Evaluate and implement AI-driven capabilities and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, user experience, and decision-making.
• Define and track KPIs to measure platform adoption, process efficiency, and business impact.
• Act as the key interface between business stakeholders, external partners, and development teams.

YOUR TALENT:

• University degree in Business Administration, Digital Business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years' experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Process Manager, or a comparable role
• Strong understanding of business processes within areas such as Finance, Procurement, Legal or Compliance
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills
• Experience with low-code or workflow platforms is a plus
• Business fluent in English.

This job opportunity will be available in full-time or part-time.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.