Technical Product Owner – Max Monitoring

TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.Are you ready to shape the future of vertical transportation by taking technical ownership of industrial IoT and data‑enabled software solutions? At TK Elevator, a globally leading elevator and escalator company, we're revolutionizing how people experience buildings through digital solutions that seamlessly integrate elevator systems, embedded technology, cloud platforms, and AI‑powered experiences. Together with top technology partners, we've launched our first Digital Native Elevator, EOX, and continue to move fast in this emerging data and AI world to improve lives everywhere, every day. As a Technical Product Owner (d/f/m) for our MAX Monitoring you'll bring a hands‑on, pragmatic get‑things‑done attitude to taking ownership of critical development work streams that ensure passenger safety across millions of daily journeys. You'll roll up your sleeves to lead end‑to‑end feature development—from refinement and planning through development, testing, and delivery—bridging the physical and digital worlds by coordinating embedded systems, cloud infrastructure, supplier partnerships, and front‑end applications. Working cross‑functionally, you'll break down complex features into actionable work packages, manage dependencies across global teams, and ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of solutions that make our customers successful.Your tasks:Technical Product Ownership & Feature Leadership: Take full ownership of major technical features within the solution MAX Monitoring, from concept to delivery. Define and refine feature scope, ensuring alignment between business requirements and technical feasibility. Act as the single point of accountability for your work stream's success.Feature Planning & Decomposition: Translate high‑level product vision into detailed work packages, user stories, and technical deliverables. Break down complex, multi‑layered features spanning embedded systems, cloud services, and front‑end applications into manageable, executable tasks. Identify dependencies, risks, and integration points across distributed teams and technology stacks.Cross‑Functional Development Coordination: Serve as the central coordination point for development activities, working closely with embedded systems engineers, cloud architects, front‑end developers, QA teams, and external suppliers. Facilitate alignment, remove blockers, and drive progress across all stakeholders.End‑to‑End Testing & Quality Assurance: Coordinate and actively participate in comprehensive testing activities spanning embedded hardware, cloud services, and user interfaces. Ensure features meet functional requirements, performance expectations, and elevator standards before release.Technical Problem‑Solving & Support: Support development teams by proactively identifying potential issues, providing constructive feedback, and helping resolve technical challenges. Bridge communication between field business experts, DevOps teams, component owners, developers, and testers.Agile Development Leadership: Lead Agile ceremonies and coordinate development activities using Azure DevOps. Manage sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release coordination while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and emerging technical constraints.Supplier & Partner Management: Collaborate effectively with external suppliers and technology partners and coordinate development activities across different time zones and cultural contexts.Technical Product Leadership Experience : 5+ years of experience in product ownership, feature ownership, technical project management, or similar roles leading complex digital product development. Proven track record delivering large, complex, and highly scalable systems across multiple technology domains.Multi‑Domain Technical Expertise : Strong understanding across the full technology stack:Cloud Architecture: Hands‑on knowledge of cloud platforms (particularly Azure), microservices, and API designFront‑End Applications: Understanding of web and mobile application development and user experience considerationsSystem Integration: Experience coordinating development across embedded, cloud, and application layersEmbedded Systems: Touchpoints with embedded software, hardware integration, and IoT device management are preferableAgile & Development Tools Mastery: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies with hands‑on experience coordinating development activities using Azure DevOps. Comfortable managing complex backlogs, sprint planning, and release coordination across distributed teams.Cross‑Cultural Collaboration & Supplier Management: Proven experience working with international suppliers and development partners, particularly in Asia. Ability to manage technical relationships, coordinate delivery across time zones, and navigate cultural differences effectively.Technical Communication Excellence: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including field business stakeholders, field experts, technical architects, developers, QA engineers, and product owners. Can translate between business needs and technical requirements seamlessly.Software Development Competencies: Strong technical background with understanding of software development principles, architecture patterns, and quality practices. Coding skills are highly preferred and will be a significant advantage in coordinating technical teams and making informed decisions.Personal AttributesResults‑oriented: Takes ownership of outcomes and drives for measurable impactCustomer‑centric: Passionate about creating solutions that genuinely improve user experiencesCollaborative: Thrives in cross‑functional environments and builds strong partnershipsAdaptable: Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities in fast‑paced environmentsStrategic thinker: Balances long‑term vision with short‑term execution needsCommunication excellence: Clear, persuasive communicator across all organizational levelsHealth and Safety –Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activitiesFlexibility –We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working optionsCollaboration & diversity –Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciationDevelopment –Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personallyCreative leeway –We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no‑blame‑cultureSustainability –We act with responsibility and environmental awarenessWork environment –We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets#J-18808-Ljbffr