Product Owner (100%)

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To ensure the successful and timely delivery of the User Hub project, we are looking for a dedicated Product Owner. This person will be responsible for managing and prioritizing the development backlog, coordinating team activities, and aligning the project timeline with business goals.

Note: This role requires working fully on-site.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of a strategically important, customer-facing product.
• Own and manage the product backlog for development sprints and iterations.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development team.
• Translate business needs into clear technical specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove blockers, and align development efforts with strategic goals.
• Track progress and team velocity, validate new product increments, and maintain backlog transparency.
• Ensure non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, scalability, maintainability) are prioritized.
• Develop a deep understanding of end users’ needs and ensure those needs are met in the product.
• Lead internal and external launch coordination of the new interface.
• Serve as the go-to expert for all matters related to the User Hub project.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team culture.
• Establish product performance metrics to inform ongoing and future decisions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master’s degree is a strong plus.
• 2–5 years of experience as a Product Owner for a digital, customer-facing platform.
• 2–5 years of experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English, with a proficiency level of C1 or higher.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Advanced knowledge of Atlassian Cloud tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Advanced understanding of Agile methodologies for software product development.
• Takes ownership and enjoys responsibility.
• Decisive and solution-oriented.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable handling technical details.
• Ambitious and driven.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to the academic/scientific community.
• Flexible working hours.
• Team-building events to strengthen bonds.
• Professional growth opportunities with our global training system.
• Working in a collaborative, diverse, and socially responsible team.
• Company retreat facility.
• Full-coverage insurance for accidents/daily sickness.
• Prime location near Basel train station and city center.
• And more.

Application Requirements

• A motivational letter (EN) describing your motivations for joining MDPI.
• A resume (EN) including personal information, education, and experience.
• Copy of ID and Diplomas.
• Optional: reference letters and certificates.

About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing since 1996, supporting academic communities through over 400 peer-reviewed, open access journals with more than 66,000 editors. Headquartered in Switzerland with offices worldwide, committed to rapid dissemination of high-quality research and sustainability initiatives.