Senior Product Owner - Operational Technology Foundation (f/m/d)

For our Group Digital- Infrastructure & Operations department, we are looking for a Senior Product Owner - Operational Technology Foundation (f/m/d).

The position can be based at our Headquarters in Heidelberg (DEU) or in Varna (BGR), or in Brno (CZE) or Chipping Sodbury (UK) and report to the Head of IT and OT Infrastructure (when applying, please mention the location you are interested in).

Heidelberg Materials is driving a global transformation to enable the remote optimisation and operation of our production environments across our Cement, Aggregates, and Concrete business lines. At the core of this journey the Operational Technology (OT) Product will play a critical role in shaping and delivering the products and solutions that will power this strategic initiative. As part of our team, you will contribute to defining, developing, and implementing cutting-edge OT products that enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across our worldwide operations.

Your Next Challenge

• Strategic bridge between IT and OT — shaping the product strategy, lifecycle, and interoperability of OT solutions, driving IT/OT convergence, and ensuring long-term standardization across the enterprise.
• Own the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and objectives, ensuring alignment with the bigger picture.
• Maintain product catalog, cost/recharge models, and roadmaps (features, releases, lifecycle events), keeping them transparent and available to customers.
• Define Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in alignment with business and service departments.
• Drive IT/OT convergence and integrate OT products with digital platforms (e.g., automation, ServiceNow, orchestration), incorporating Industry 5.0 themes such as human-centric innovation, resilience, and sustainability.
• Constant alignment with our OT Security team to ensure our products are both compliant and adhering to our global security standards.
• Engage with other Group and company departments to ensure compliance of products with company policies, legislative and regulations 2/2

Your Profile

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in OT-related roles (e.g., OT Engineer, Project Manager, or Consultant).
• Strong knowledge of OT and IIoT systems, plant operations, and industrial automation.
• Experience with IoT/IIoT gateways, PLCs, industrial sensors, edge devices, and surveillance/safety systems.
• Understanding of IT/OT convergence, including governance, security, and interoperability.
• Experience in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills for guiding teams and interacting with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for effective problem-solving and decision-making.
• Must be able to travel internationally as required by the role; travel frequency and duration will depend on business needs.

Our Offer

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
• 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
• Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment
• Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs
• JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms
• Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns
• Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)
• Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
• Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
• Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car
• ... and much more.
• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
• 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
• Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment
• Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
• Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
• Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car
• ... and much more.