Product Owner – Connectivity & Software Update over the air (w/m/d)

TRATON SE

Job Description

to be filled: immediately

Your working environment

TRATON Research & Development (R&D) is undergoing a major transformation to establish a strong, global Group R&D organization. Our goal is to deliver a time-critical roadmap, deliver outstanding customer value, and drive innovation across our brands—Scania, MAN, INTERNATIONAL and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. This transformation will strengthen our competitiveness and position Group R&D as a key business partner within TRATON Group. We are now looking for you to be part of this exciting change journey, shaping the future of Group R&D.We see the individuality of our employees as a strength and welcome diverse applications from people with different backgrounds. If you need support during your application, please contact us.


We are looking for a strategic and technically skilled Product Owner to lead the development of our connectivity solutions and over-the-air (OTA) software update capabilities. This role is pivotal in ensuring our connected products deliver seamless, secure, and scalable experiences across global markets.

Your tasks:

  • Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for connectivity and OTA update features
  • Be responsible for a global development team, working in DevOps mode
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, security, operations) to gather and prioritize technical and business requirements
  • Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with customer needs and company strategy
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements for connected devices
  • Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on features to improve user experience and system robustness
  • Stay current with industry trends in IoT, embedded systems, wireless protocols (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G), and OTA technologies
  • Develop new product concepts and evaluate technical feasability

Your qualifications:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

  • 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner in embedded systems, IoT, or connectivity

  • Strong knowledge of OTA updates, firmware lifecycle, and device-cloud communication

  • Familiar with network protocols, embedded software, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)

  • Experience in Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe)

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • CSPO or SAFe PO certification is a plus

  • Background in automotive, smart home, or industrial IoT is an advantage

  • Willingness to travel (approx. 2x/month)

  • Fluent in English (spoken and written)


We offer

  • Flexible working hours with trust-based working hours

  • Up to 80% working remotely as well as 20 days/year working from abroad in the EU

  • 30 leave days + 6-8 additional free days due to conversion option

  • Attractive compensation with 5 special payments

  • Benefits and employee discounts including VW leasing offers

  • Company pension scheme

  • Digital learning from everywhere

  • Global career opportunities with TRATON brands in Sweden, USA and Brazil

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