IT Product Owner (W/M)

MTU Aero Engines; Rzeszów; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical care

Training opportunities

Language courses

Job summary

MTU Aero Engines Polska Sp. z o.o in Rzeszów is seeking an IT Product Owner to lead the IT product vision, roadmap and backlog.

You will refine requirements, collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders, and ensure delivery aligns with business objectives in a fast-paced international environment. Responsibilities include prioritizing the Jira backlog, defining acceptance criteria, and driving improvements, automation, and standardization across IT projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or IT Business Analyst in IT environments.
• Proven collaboration with technical teams in IT Infrastructure or IT Operations.
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum and managing large, complex backlogs.
• Strong prioritization, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Owns the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for IT, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Defines, prioritizes, and maintains a high-quality backlog in Jira, ensuring proper refinement, readiness, and clear acceptance criteria.
• Makes product decisions based on business value, risk, technical constraints, and operational stability.
• Collaborates closely with IT teams and actively participates in Scrum events, accepting delivered outcomes.
• Translates business needs into actionable technical requirements and works closely with stakeholders, Service Owners, and vendors.
• Drives continuous improvement by supporting operations, monitoring KPIs and enabling automation, digitalization, and standardization initiatives.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile/Scrum

Backlog management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

English

Polish

Jira

Confluence

Education

Degree in CS/IT

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

MTU Aero Engines has over 14,000 employees in 20 locations worldwide. One in three planes flies with our technology. Even more economical, lower in emissions and quieter.

MTU Aero Engines Polska is a leading aerospace and MTU Aero Engines AG company specialized in the production of aircraft engine components. Polish branch in Tajecina near Rzeszow is an integral part of the entire value chain, from engineering and technology (production engineering as well as design, analysis, project management, materials engineering) to production, assembly and repair.

MTU Aero Engines Polska Sp. z o.o

IT Product Owner (W/M)

• Location Rzeszów
• Starter area ITTarget group Professionals
• Contract type Full-Time
• Job ID 1824

Your responsibilities

• Owns the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for IT, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Defines, prioritizes, and maintains a high-quality backlog in Jira, ensuring proper refinement, readiness, and clear acceptance criteria
• Makes product decisions based on business value, risk, technical constraints, and operational stability
• Collaborates closely with IT teams and actively participates in Scrum events, accepting delivered outcomes
• Translates business needs into actionable technical requirements and works closely with stakeholders, Service Owners, and vendors
• Drives continuous improvement by supporting operations, monitoring KPIs and enabling automation, digitalization, and standardization initiatives

Our requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field
• Experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or IT Business Analyst in IT environments
• Proven collaboration with technical teams in IT Infrastructure or IT Operations
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum and managing large, complex backlogs
• Strong prioritization, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently in an international, structured environment
• Good English and Polish skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge of ITIL 4 and experience with Jira and Confluence

Benefits

• Work in an international environment with access to global expertise and best practices in the aviation industry
• Annual and long-term bonus scheme
• An organizational culture based on trust, collaboration, and mutual support
• Stable employment in a well-established company. The first employment contract is offered for a minimum of 12 months
• Training from day one and clear opportunities for professional development, including financial support for foreign language courses and further education
• Access to an e-learning platform with a wide range of training courses
• Private medical care with the option to extend coverage to family members, as well as access to health programs and psychological support for you and your loved ones
• Group life and health insurance
• Safe and comfortable working conditions in line with high occupational health and safety standards
• Co-financing of truly useful benefits, including a Medicover sport card, public transport, prescription glasses, and meals in the company cafeteria. Additionally - fresh fruit Wednesdays
• An attractive calendar of company events - integration, sports, and social activities
• The possibility to join company - sponsored sports clubs
• Convenient on-site facilities - a bus stop located next to the company and a dedicated employee parking area.

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