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

To qualify for the Product Owner (m/w/d) role at roadsurfer, candidates should have experience in product development, preferably focused on mobile apps. Basic knowledge of A/B testing, user research, and app analytics is useful, along with familiarity with agile methodologies such as Scrum. Strong communication skills in English are essential.

The team culture at roadsurfer is characterized by a strong sense of camaraderie and fun. You will be part of a supportive environment where team events, regular brainstorming sessions, and a collaborative spirit are encouraged. The company's flat hierarchies ensure that everyone's ideas are heard and valued.

As a Product Owner at roadsurfer, you will have access to our Inhouse Academy and a customized Growth Plan to enhance your professional and personal development. We support continuous learning and provide resources to help you grow your skill set and advance your career.

roadsurfer promotes a healthy work-life balance through its Flex Work Policy, allowing Product Owners to choose between working from the office and home. Additionally, you can work remotely from abroad for one month each year, giving you the flexibility you need.

The new Product Owner at roadsurfer will be involved in enhancing our existing mobile applications, analyzing product requirements, and guiding the development team through the product pipeline. Participation in the strategic growth of our unique camping platforms will also be part of the role.

roadsurfer is committed to fostering diversity and inclusiveness within our workforce. We welcome individuals from various backgrounds and experiences, ensuring that every member of the team contributes to our mission of shaping outdoor travel.

Product Owners at roadsurfer commonly use agile project management tools such as Jira and Confluence to streamline workflows, collaborate with team members, and maintain the Product Backlog. Familiarity with these tools is beneficial for candidates.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you've implemented Scrum principles and methodologies. Discuss your role in planning sprints, maintaining the Product Backlog, and how you've facilitated communication between stakeholders and the development team.

To answer effectively, describe your method for prioritizing items based on user feedback, business goals, and development resources. Highlight any frameworks or techniques you use for evaluation, such as the MoSCoW method or value vs. complexity analysis.

Discuss how you ensure that user stories are clear, concise, and provide value. Mention your process for collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and your focus on following the 'INVEST' criteria for effective user stories.

Share a detailed case study of a project where you significantly contributed as a Product Owner. Discuss the project’s objectives, your approach, specific challenges you overcame, and the measurable outcomes that resulted from your leadership.

Explain your strategies for conflict resolution, emphasizing communication, collaboration, and understanding different perspectives. Providing a real-life example can also help illustrate your approach in a practical context.

Outline the methods you utilize for user research, such as surveys, interviews, or usability testing. Discuss how this research informs your decision-making process and the importance of gathering user input to shape product features.

Answer this question by sharing specific resources, communities, or events you follow to stay informed about trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mobile app development and product management.

Detail how you define, track, and analyze KPIs relevant to mobile applications, including user engagement metrics, retention rates, and app performance indicators. Explain how this data influences your product decisions.

Describe a systematic approach, starting from assessing user feedback and analyzing data. Discuss methods for identifying key issues, developing a plan for improvement, and evaluating the success of the changes made.

Outline how you build relationships with stakeholders, communicate progress and setbacks, and ensure alignment with business goals. Share examples of how effective stakeholder management has led to successful project outcomes.