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Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Senior Product Owner

Product ManagementPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeCologne, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university degree, ideally in media management, business administration, or IT, or an equivalent qualification.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Product Owner in news, publishing, content, or media.
  • Strong understanding of mobile product development for iOS and Android, including native and hybrid app development.
  • Strong data skills and experience with KPI systems, analytics, experimentation, and A/B testing.
  • Experience with agile product development processes, prioritization methods, and modern discovery and delivery approaches; ability to use AI tools confidently in the role.
  • Strong stakeholder and communication skills, including moderating differing interests and reaching clear product decisions.
  • A strong sense of ownership and strategic thinking, combined with willingness to contribute operationally to product and implementation; ability to identify improvements and proactively drive work from strategic idea through operational delivery.
  • Strong technical understanding and ability to discuss technical options, dependencies, and trade-offs with developers.
  • Very good German skills at C1 level and fluent spoken and written English at least at B2 level.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic and operational development of the ntv apps for phones and tablets, focusing on user needs, reach, engagement, and business goals.
  • Translate the ntv product and digital strategy into a clear app roadmap and prioritized product initiatives, continuously developing them with the Product Lead, Technology, UX, Editorial, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Own product initiatives end to end, from understanding problems and conception through implementation and launch to measuring success and optimization.
  • Identify relevant user problems and growth opportunities based on KPIs, research, and market and competitor observations.
  • Design new features and improve existing user journeys, especially around news consumption, video, personalization, and user retention.
  • Formulate and prioritize requirements, epics, and user stories, and support their implementation with the development team.
  • Ensure high product quality and an excellent user experience on iOS and Android.

About the Company

Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Bertelsmann is a global media, services, and education group made up of eight autonomous divisions, including RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, and Arvato. It operates across B2B and B2C markets, with activities in broadcasting, book publishing, music rights management, and business process outsourcing. Its products range from streaming subscriptions and printed books to logistics, CRM services, and AI-powered content and rights-management tools. The company differentiates itself through a decentralized, entrepreneur-led structure that reinvests profits into content and digital infrastructure via its Boost program, backed by private foundations and the Mohn family. It aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while leveraging large-scale data and cross-divisional synergies to deliver personalized content and service experiences at a global scale.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Gütersloh, Germany
Founded
1835

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