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Rieter is the world’s leading supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills. Based in Winterthur (Switzerland), the company develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns in the most cost-efficient manner. Cutting-edge spinning technology from Rieter contributes to sustainability in the textile value chain by minimizing the use of resources. Rieter has been in business for more than 225 years, has 18 production locations in ten countries and employs a global workforce of around 5 100, about 16% of whom are based in Switzerland.

Product Owner

In this exciting and diverse role, you are a technological ambassador who conveys and promotes Newton’s (a software standardization initative) architectural vision, strategy, and principles to internal employees, machine development teams, and management.

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for the Newton backlog and collaborate closely with Rieter teams using Newton to clearly define use cases/requirements and priorities
  • Coordinate with the Essential Product Owner on the overarching roadmap and overall program management, incorporating Rieter’s strategic goals. Ensure seamless integration of the Newton platform into the overall digital product strategy and support synchronization between various product developments
  • Ensure that the product vision from product management (Product Unit Digital) is communicated, marketed, and conveyed to all stakeholders, especially technical stakeholders
  • Ensure all the Newton requirements are approved and aligned with all the internal customer needs and priority, the PO is the ambassodor of the customers in the Newton team to ensure alignment between the development team and the business goals
  • Ensure alignment of the budget with the backlog and available resources, and that the backlog aligns with the overall schedule of the Digital, Software & Controls department

Your Profile

  • Tertiary-level technical education in computer science, software, electrical engineering, or equivalent
  • Several years of professional experience in leading software development projects and software teams, preferably in an international environment
  • Familiarity with agile development methods and ideally worked as a Product Owner or in a similar role
  • Proficiency in using modern software modeling tools (UML) and knowledge of current software architecture and design principles
  • Strong analytical skills, enjoyment in interacting with various stakeholders, and excellent communication and management skills
  • Experience in product management or a willingness to further develop in this area
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
  • Fluent in English, German is a plus

Your Benefits

  • an international working environment with long tradition
  • versatile activity in a future-oriented environment with a lot of self-responsibility
  • good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
  • a motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation
Job ID: 2312111816ms
Business: Machines & Systems
Country: Switzerland
Company: Rieter
Functional Area: Digital Solutions
Entry Level: Professionals
Contract type: Unlimited
Location: Winterthur
Gerardo Mariano
Human Resources

gerardo.mariano@rieter.com

Rieter AG
Klosterstrasse 20
8406 Winterthur
www.rieter.com
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Are you interested? If you recognize yourself in this profile and you would like to be part of a successful team, we look forward to meeting you soon. Please send us your complete application documents online. We consider only direct applications for this position.
Rieter is the world’s leading supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills. Based in Winterthur (Switzerland), the company develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns in the most cost-efficient manner. Cutting-edge spinning technology from Rieter contributes to sustainability in the textile value chain by minimizing the use of resources. Rieter has been in business for more than 225 years, has 18 production locations in ten countries and employs a global workforce of around 5 100, about 16% of whom are based in Switzerland.

Product Owner

In this exciting and diverse role, you are a technological ambassador who conveys and promotes Newton’s (a software standardization initative) architectural vision, strategy, and principles to internal employees, machine development teams, and management.
  • You are responsible for the Newton backlog and collaborate closely with Rieter teams using Newton to clearly define use cases/requirements and priorities
  • Coordinate with the Essential Product Owner on the overarching roadmap and overall program management, incorporating Rieter’s strategic goals. Ensure seamless integration of the Newton platform into the overall digital product strategy and support synchronization between various product developments
  • Ensure that the product vision from product management (Product Unit Digital) is communicated, marketed, and conveyed to all stakeholders, especially technical stakeholders
  • Ensure all the Newton requirements are approved and aligned with all the internal customer needs and priority, the PO is the ambassodor of the customers in the Newton team to ensure alignment between the development team and the business goals
  • Ensure alignment of the budget with the backlog and available resources, and that the backlog aligns with the overall schedule of the Digital, Software & Controls department
  • Tertiary-level technical education in computer science, software, electrical engineering, or equivalent
  • Several years of professional experience in leading software development projects and software teams, preferably in an international environment
  • Familiarity with agile development methods and ideally worked as a Product Owner or in a similar role
  • Proficiency in using modern software modeling tools (UML) and knowledge of current software architecture and design principles
  • Strong analytical skills, enjoyment in interacting with various stakeholders, and excellent communication and management skills
  • Experience in product management or a willingness to further develop in this area
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
  • Fluent in English, German is a plus
  • an international working environment with long tradition
  • versatile activity in a future-oriented environment with a lot of self-responsibility
  • good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
  • a motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation
Are you interested? If you recognize yourself in this profile and you would like to be part of a successful team, we look forward to meeting you soon. Please send us your complete application documents online. We consider only direct applications for this position.
Gerardo Mariano
Human Resources

gerardo.mariano@rieter.com

Rieter AG
Klosterstrasse 20
8406 Winterthur
www.rieter.com