Product Owner, Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

UL Solutions; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 34.108 - 45.454; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus 10% of base salary

Annual paid leave

ULS University access for learning

Volunteer days

Descripción de la vacante

UL Solutions is seeking a Product Owner to define the vision and roadmap for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tailored for the cable and wire industry. The role is hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 from home) and based in Warsaw, Poland.

You will work with an experienced team to translate business needs into clear requirements, collaborate with Product Manager and engineering, and oversee backlog and releases while guiding cross-functional stakeholders.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a cable and wire manufacturing environment; MES exposure is a plus.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead stakeholder discussions and drive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with tools for product design, development, documentation, collaboration, and roadmapping.

Responsabilidades

• Define and communicate the product vision, value, and context to guide development decisions.
• Collaborate with Product Manager and engineering teams following Agile principles to define requirements and user stories.
• Prioritise and maintain the backlog and estimate development effort.
• Contribute to roadmap management and release planning with the Product Manager.
• Partner with UI/UX designers to develop wireframes and prototypes for user stories and demos.
• Support sprint planning and refine user stories throughout the development cycle.
• Monitor industry best practices and suggest process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Lead end-of-sprint demos and support release decisions.
• Create product documentation such as release notes and online help content.

Conocimientos

Facilitation

Communication

Presentation

Remote teamwork

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

InVision

Zeplin

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Aha!

Daptiv

Scrum/Agile cert

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

UL Solutions is seeking a Product Owner to join an experienced development team and define the vision and roadmap for our Manufacturing Execution System (MES), specifically developed for the cable and wire industry. The role follows a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 from home) and is based in Warsaw, Poland.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, value, and overall context to guide development decisions Work closely with the Product Manager and engineering teams, following Agile principles, to:
  • Define requirements and user stories
  • Incorporate feature requests
  • Estimate development effort
  • Prioritise and maintain the backlog
• Contribute to roadmap management and release planning in collaboration with the Product Manager
• Partner with UI/UX designers to develop wireframes and prototypes supporting user stories and product demonstrations
• Support sprint planning and collaborate with the Scrum Master to ensure delivery commitments are met and prioritisation is clear
• Provide ongoing support to the development team by refining user stories and advising on priorities throughout the development cycle
• Monitor industry best practices and suggest continuous improvements to processes and efficiency
• Organise and lead end-of-sprint demonstrations for internal stakeholders, validate completed features, and support release decisions
• Contribute to the creation of product documentation (e.g. release notes, online help content) Take ownership of personal development and career progression in alignment with business needs
• Support cross-functional collaboration within a matrix environment
• Contribute to effective product lifecycle processes, including development, release management, and product support
• Use standard product management and software development tools effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience within a cable and wire manufacturing environment, preferably in production, process, or quality roles. Exposure to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) would be an advantage.
• Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to lead stakeholder discussions and drive outcomes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with relevant tools, including:
  • Product design: InVision, Zeplin
  • Development/task management: Jira, Azure DevOps
  • Documentation: Confluence, SharePoint
  • Collaboration: Microsoft Teams, Slack
  • Roadmap/portfolio management: Aha!, Daptiv
  • Scrum/Agile training or certification strongly preferred
• Product Management training or certification is a plus
• Experience working with remote teams is advantageous

What We Offer

We understand that compensation is an important consideration as you plan your next career move. The base salary range for this position in Poland is PLN 147,000 - PLN 195,900, and is determined based on multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. While this represents the typical range for the role, we may offer a higher salary for candidates with exceptional experience or expertise. This position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 10% of base salary.

• Annual paid leave
• Access to ULS University to support continuous learning and career growth
• Two volunteering days per year for community engagement
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

Disclaimer: This role is gender-neutral and open to all qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity or expression.

What You’ll Experience Working For ULS

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science. That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe. This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world. Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits. Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com