Product Owner (m/f/d) - Mobile App

As a Product Owner (m/f/d) at roadsurfer, you will play a key role in optimizing and further developing our mobile app by collaborating with Scrum teams, translating product requirements into user stories, and prioritizing the product backlog based on user feedback and company goals.

To succeed as a Product Owner (m/f/d) at roadsurfer, candidates should have experience in product development, preferably with mobile apps, knowledge of A/B testing and user research, a grasp of agile methodologies like Scrum, and strong communication skills in English.

roadsurfer is dedicated to personal development, offering an individual Growth Plan, access to our Inhouse Academy, and a collaborative environment where you can enhance your skills as a Product Owner (m/f/d) in the mobile app sector.

Yes! The Product Owner (m/f/d) role at roadsurfer offers flexible work options, allowing you to work from home or the office, and even the chance to work remotely from different European countries for a month each year!

roadsurfer fosters a welcoming and enthusiastic company culture, characterized by strong team spirit, regular team-building events, and a mix of hard work and fun, making it an exciting place to grow as a Product Owner (m/f/d).

In your role as a Product Owner (m/f/d) at roadsurfer, you will utilize common agile tools like Jira and Confluence to manage project tasks and enhance collaboration within the Scrum team.

At roadsurfer, the Product Owner (m/f/d) is seen as a vital link between departments, ensuring a smooth workflow by prioritizing tasks, aiding in product development, and promoting effective communication among teams.

When discussing your experience in mobile app development, focus on specific projects where you played a key role, highlight your understanding of user-centered design principles, and explain how your contributions have led to successful app features or improvements.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, such as using a structured framework like the MoSCoW method, emphasizing user feedback, alignment with business goals, and collaboration with your team to manage the product backlog effectively.

Share your practical experience with Scrum, detailing your role in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, as well as how these practices help in delivering value incrementally and maintaining team alignment.

Discuss various techniques you've employed like surveys, user interviews, A/B testing, and analytics, emphasizing how these insights inform your product decisions and enhance user satisfaction in app features.

Describe your conflict-resolution approach, which may include active listening, empathizing with different perspectives, and fostering open communication to reach a mutually beneficial solution while maintaining team harmony.

An effective user story should be concise and focused on the user's needs, ideally written in the format of: 'As a [user type], I want to [goal] so that [benefit].' This clarity helps the development team understand the context and purpose behind tasks.

Discuss your strategies for staying informed about industry trends, such as following thought leaders, attending webinars, engaging in forums, or participating in professional networks to ensure your knowledge stays current and relevant.

Choose a specific project that presented unique challenges, and explain how you addressed those challenges through efficient team collaboration, stakeholder involvement, and creative problem-solving.

Outline your systematic approach for a successful app launch, which might include ensuring thorough user testing, gathering a feedback loop, coordinating marketing efforts, and preparing for a post-launch analysis to refine the app.

Highlight your communication strategies such as regular check-ins, collaborative tools like Confluence, and fostering an open dialogue that encourages team members to voice their thoughts and concerns, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed.