Technical Product Owner - Industrial IoT

GEA Germany GmbH; Naas; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH in Naas, Ireland is seeking a Technical Product Owner - Industrial IoT to lead cloud-based digital solutions, align with business goals, and coordinate between development teams, the Product Manager, and stakeholders.

You will translate requirements into epics and tasks, shape solution architecture, oversee UI and API work with Azure, Databricks, InfluxDB, and ensure timely delivery through Agile/Scrum practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management and technical lead experience.
• Hands-on development experience with Azure App Services, DevOps, Databricks, InFlux DB and Angular.
• Proven experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Data Modelling & Analytics, IIoT system integration & APIs, UX/design knowledge.
• English (B2/C1); French/German/Portuguese valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of cloud-based digital applications aligning with business objectives.
• Serve as project lead for solution delivery and coordinate releases.
• Translate requirements into epics, features, and actionable tasks.
• Define acceptance criteria and review deliverables.
• Create and maintain solution architecture and design documents.
• Develop and review Angular front-ends, REST APIs, Azure workflows, Databricks, InfluxDB models.
• Prioritize backlog based on value, dependencies and objectives.
• Produce monthly performance reports with KPIs.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Ethics & professionalism

Business alignment

Customer-focused mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & networking

Listening, cultural awareness

Influence & trust-building

Change & risk management

Analytics & decision-making

Project finance basics

Training & mentoring

Agile / Scrum knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Agile Certifications (Scrum Master, Product Owner)

PM certifications (PMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

Azure App Services

DevOps

Databricks

InfluxDB

Angular

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

The Technical Product Owner - Industrial IoT is responsible for the successful delivery of cloud-based digital applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives while facilitating effective communication between development teams, the Product Manager, and key business stakeholders. The role also serves as overall project lead for solution delivery, while providing hands‑on technical support across software development, API integration, data engineering, troubleshooting, proof‑of‑concept development, and technical design reviews to accelerate delivery and ensure high‑quality outcomes. This position can be based in Alcobendas (Spain) or Naas (Ireland), depending on the selected candidate. Collaborate closely with the Product Manager to align implementation with the product roadmap. Translate business requirements and user stories into well‑defined epics, features, and actionable development tasks. Create mockups and work with UX experts on solution design. Define acceptance criteria, review deliverables, and accept completed work. Create and maintain solution architecture, technical design documents, and implementation specifications to support successful application development. Develop and review: Angular front‑end components and dashboards, REST API integrations, Azure cloud services and workflows, Databricks notebooks and data transformations, InfluxDB data models and queries, Automation scripts and deployment pipelines. Maintain and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, stakeholder feedback, technical dependencies, and strategic objectives. Coordinate software updates, patches, releases, and upgrades. Ensure all developments align with company Secure Product Development procedures. Ensure all developments align with company D2S development processes. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation, including sprint plans, product backlogs, meeting minutes, and release notes. Proactively manage risks that could impact delivery timelines or product quality and elevate issues when required. Develop and deliver monthly performance reports highlighting solution status, key achievements, development progress, and KPI attainment.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Educational Background

• Must Have Master's Degree in Engineering
• Agile Certifications (Scrum Master, Product Owner, etc.)
• Nice to Have Project Management Certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

Professional Knowledge and Experience

5+ years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management and technical lead experience. Hands on development experience with Azure App Services, DevOps, Databricks, InFlux DB and Angular (preferred). Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Strong knowledge of: Data Modelling and Analytics Industrial IIoT System Integration & APIs UX experience and digital product design Food & Beverage Process Knowledge IEC 62443 Awareness English (B2/C1). French/German/ Portuguese highly valuable.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and people management capabilities
• Strong ethics, compliance, and professionalism
• Commitment and alignment with business strategies and policies
• Customer-focused and sustainability-oriented mindset
• Cross-functional and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Strong listening skills, cultural awareness, and stakeholder management
• Ability to influence, inspire, and build trust
• Change, conflict, contract, risk, and resource management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Project finance knowledge, including budgeting, cost control, and forecasting
• Training, coaching, and mentoring capabilities

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end‑user markets.