Career: Project Manager

Please note that we will only consider applications with IOT and software developments skills listed underneath.

Project Description:

We are looking for an experienced Architect/Product Owner who will help to deal with platform software development challenges.

Our customer is a leading German producer of customized solutions for the self-supply of solar-powered electricity. These include photovoltaic, energy storage systems as well as cloud technology systems helping individuals to become energetically independent.

Investigate, identify and analyze requirements and define areas for development of software platform.

Ideally, we would like to find someone available as soon as possible.

Product Vision and Strategy

Define product vision: Articulate the long-term goals and direction of the product.
Develop product strategy: Outline the roadmap, milestones, and key features to achieve the vision.
Prioritize features: Determine the order in which features will be developed based on business value and technical feasibility.

Product Backlog Management

Create and maintain product backlog: Manage a prioritized list of user stories or requirements for the product.
Refine backlog items: Break down large user stories into smaller, more manageable tasks.
Estimate backlog items: Facilitate team to assess the effort and time required to complete each backlog item.

Stakeholder Management

Engage with stakeholders: Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., customers, developers, designers) to gather requirements and feedback.
Manage expectations: Communicate the product’s progress and address concerns.
Align stakeholders: Ensure that all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the product vision and goals.

Technical Collaboration

Work with development team: Collaborate with developers to ensure that the product meets technical requirements.
Facilitate decision-making: Help the team make informed decisions about technical trade-offs.by inviting relevant tech experts from other teams.

Product Delivery and Success

Monitor product performance: Track key metrics to measure product success.
Analyze user feedback: Gather and analyze feedback from users to identify areas for improvement together.
Iterate and improve: Continuously refine the product based on user feedback and market trends.

Additional Responsibilities

Stay up-to-date with industry trends: Keep abreast of technological advancements and market changes.
Manage product documentation: Create and maintain product documentation, such as user guides and technical specifications.
Support product launch: Assist with product launch activities, including marketing and sales.

Technical Skills

Identity Access Management (IAM):

General understanding of IAM principles, standards, and frameworks (e.g., OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML) would be a plus
Awareness of Keycloak administration and configuration, including user management, realm creation, role-based access control (RBAC), and integration with other systems
Experience with single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and password management solutions
Knowledge of identity federation and trust establishment

IoT

Familiarity with IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP, HTTP)
Understanding of IoT device security and data privacy concerns
Experience with IoT device management platforms and cloud services

Software Development:

Basic programming skills (e.g., Java, Python) for scripting and automation
Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
Understanding of API design and development

Cloud Platforms:

Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their IAM capabilities
Experience in projects that included deploying and managing IAM solutions in cloud environments would be a plus

Identity Access Management (IAM):

General understanding of IAM principles, standards, and frameworks would be a plus
Experience with single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), Keycloak and password management solutions

Soft Skills:

Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Problem-solving: Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems
Collaboration: Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage expectations and build relationships with stakeholders
Product Vision: Ability to understand and articulate the product vision and strategy
Technical Understanding: A strong understanding of business requirements and the ability to translate them into technical concepts
Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., development, testing, security)