Product Owner (m / f / d)

Overview

WELCOME TO BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society.

We are seeking a strategic and adaptable Digital Manager / Product Owner to lead digital transformation initiatives within our Refinery Catalysts business. This role bridges the gap between business needs and digital capabilities, driving innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage through tailored digital solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both technical and commercial domains, enabling seamless communication and collaboration across diverse teams.

What you can expect

• Define and maintain the strategic digital roadmap aligned with business goals and budget constraints.
• Anticipate future business needs based on collaboration with the business and proactively identify opportunities for digital innovation to meet the emerging business needs.
• Support scope development to focus on high-impact solutions and ensure clear evaluation criteria for success.
• Act as Product Owner for multiple internal and customer-facing digital solutions.
• Translate business requirements into actionable digital product features and user stories.
• Lead agile development cycles using SCRUM / Kanban methodologies.
• Serve as a liaison between business teams (commercial, technical, RD) and digital / IT teams to align requirements to support digital strategy.
• Translate technical jargon across domains to ensure mutual understanding and alignment.
• Foster respect and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate technically complex digital initiatives including integration, security, service offerings, and transformation projects.
• Drive early proof-of-concept efforts to validate value before scaling investments.
• Leverage a broad network to identify and source innovative digital solutions beyond core business capabilities.
• Monitor emerging technologies and trends to maintain a competitive edge.
• Define KPIs and track performance of digital initiatives.
• Promote adoption of digital tools and cultivate a culture of digital excellence.
• Adapt to and embody the culture of Refinery Catalysts, EV, and BASF.

Requirements

What we offer

At BASF, the chemistry is right

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

About us

At BASF Digital Hub Madrid we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

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