Your new job with a view over the roofs of Hamburg

• Lead the product lifecycle management of our system, including transformation into a logistics-focused tool.
• Collaborate closely with operational units and the digital transformation team to define use cases and translate them into actionable user stories.
• Work with users to write requirements and test cases, and support engineers in clarifying questions.
• Take ownership of developing new features and services, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Conduct backlog grooming and prioritization sessions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Support product releases, ensuring seamless deployment and minimal disruptions.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance team processes, particularly focusing on test management, prioritization, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder management.
• Facilitate agile meetings to foster collaboration and drive project progress.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in roles such as Product Owner or Product Manager
• Strong grasp of technical concepts
• Fluent in both German and English is required 
• Able to work in the office in Hamburg for at least 3 days per week
• Enthusiastic and passionate about experimenting with new ideas, concepts, and tools
• Detail-oriented with a knack for immersing oneself in new subjects
• Excellent communication skills and adept at managing stakeholders
• Experience with B2B platforms, integrating external software, or working in the logistics sector is advantageous, though not mandatory

• 30 days of vacation for your well-being
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work for a balanced work-life experience
• Time tracking and overtime compensation for transparency
• Subsidized HVV or Deutschlandticket with employer contributions
• SpenditCard with a monthly credit of €50
• Company pension scheme for your future security
• Support from the Fürstenberg Institute for life’s challenges
• Workation opportunities for flexible working

• Advice and assistance to customers: You will support our customers in solving their problems related to shipments, by providing them with quick and appropriate solutions.
• Coordination with logistics partners: You collaborate with our partners’ customer services to ensure the follow-up and smooth running of shipments.
• Quote management: You will develop and write quotes tailored to the specific needs of each customer.
• Internal communication: You are responsible for excellent communication between the different departments, in order to promote collaborative and efficient work.

• You are a person who is passionate about customer relations and has a strong orientation towards meeting customer needs.
• You have experience in the B2B approach in general and, ideally, knowledge of the transport or logistics sector would be a major asset.
• You know how to argue effectively to convince and reassure your interlocutors.
• You know how to prioritize the tasks entrusted to you
• You are comfortable on the phone and writing professional emails.
• You like to work in collaboration with your colleagues and are able to make quick and appropriate decisions independently.
• You are proficient in the Mac environment and have a good knowledge of digital tools.
• A good level of English is an added bonus.

• Technical leadership: Oversee the transformation of our software architecture from legacy systems to modern technologies (Cloud, Microservices, API-first).
• Hands-on leadership: You’re not just a strategist, you’re also a doer. You actively support the team with architecture decisions, code reviews, prototyping, and complex technical challenges.
• Architecture & technology choices: You make informed decisions on tools, frameworks, and platforms to ensure our tech stack is sustainable and future-ready.
• Team leadership & coaching: You build a strong, motivated development team and help existing talent grow (international team of 20 engineers). You care about mentoring, technical excellence, and positive team culture.
• Stakeholder management: You work closely with Product Management, Operations, and the Executive Team, translating technical complexity into clear language and aligning business and technology goals.
• Quality & processes: You expand our best practices in development, testing, and deployment (CI/CD, DevOps), and drive measurable improvements in code quality, performance, and security.
• Budget responsibility: You plan, manage, and monitor the tech department’s budget.

• Successfully modernize our platform without disrupting live operations
• Build a scalable and maintainable architecture that supports company growth
• Reduce technical debt and establish sustainable development practices
• Build and evolve a strong, self-organized engineering team
• Improve time-to-market for new features and increase platform stability

• Several years of experience as a Tech Director, Head of Engineering, or Lead Architect – ideally in transformation projects
• Deep technical expertise in software development (e.g. Java, Spring Boot) and modern architecture (Microservices, event-driven architectures, cloud platforms)
• Practical experience in transforming legacy systems
• Hands-on mentality: you’re not afraid to get into the code yourself
• Proven experience in leading, motivating, and developing engineering teams
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to make technical topics understandable to non-tech stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making ability, and a high sense of ownership
• Fluent in both German and English, spoken and written

• Experience with logistics software (TMS, WMS, carrier integrations)
• Knowledge of scalable, high-availability platforms
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g. compliance, data security)
• Experience leading Data Teams

• High-impact transformation projects that directly shape the future of the company
• A motivated, dynamic team with a passion for innovation
• The chance to define and implement technical excellence and best practices from the ground up
• Flexible working conditions, a modern office space, and a culture that fosters personal development

• Trust, integrity, appreciation, team spirit and commitment – you can identify with our corporate values.
• You are open to new ideas and not afraid to experiment. 
• You critically question the status quo and are keen to proactively contribute your ideas and suggestions. 
• You are ambitious and don’t want to stop learning something new. 
• You want to get involved in projects outside your direct area of work. 
• You organize yourself and can prioritize your tasks well. 
• Our corporate language – English – is not a problem for you. You are able to communicate with colleagues in English. 

• 20 years of business experience meets start-up mentality. We know how it works, but we don’t want to rest on our laurels. You will find the self-confidence of an established company and the flexibility of a dynamic start-up.
• Possibility to work at one of our seven locations in Europe on a temporary basis by arrangement.
• You will work in a multicultural team and a family working atmosphere.
• People first! We take social responsibility seriously and look out for each other. This is not just a slogan on the wall, we actually live it. Time tracking and overtime reduction are just as much a part of it as support from a network of external counselling centres when life gets out of hand.
• You will have a challenging and varied job where you can fully contribute your strengths and personality.
• You will receive a comprehensive training and a motivated team that will always offer you support.
• In order to exchange ideas with your team, you have a workplace in our office at your disposal. On up to 2 days per week, you are free to choose from where you work best.
• Allowance for the HVV ProfiTicket, which allows you to use all means of transport of the HVV privately throughout the year.
• With the ITA company pension, you and we together provide for your lifelong income.
• In order to exchange ideas with your team, you have a workplace in our office at your disposal. On up to 2 days per week, you are free to choose from where you work best.
• You can find a complete overview of our benefits on our career page.

You feel addressed and are interested in joining our team? Please apply stating your desired salary and your earliest possible starting date! Adeline is looking forward to your application.