HR IT Solutions Product Group Owner (All Genders)

About

Join the "Enterprise Application Solutions" department at Schaeffler Global Services Europe as a Product Group Owner for our dedicated "HR-IT" team. This role is pivotal in driving the digital transformation and agility of our global HR processes by developing and overseeing advanced IT solutions. As a strategic leader, you will influence the HR technology landscape and support our global workforce through innovative tools and seamless workflows.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Providing functional leadership and direction to the different HR-IT-Product teams
• Fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Steering 5 Product Owner and supporting them in their technical leadership role
• Managing the HR-IT roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and HR strategy
• Facilitating the delivery of international IT projects, guiding the teams to ensure successful execution
• Acting as a point of contact for stakeholders
• Facilitating discussions and decisions regarding product features, timelines, priorities, expectations, and the product vision
• Holding full responsibility for the HR-IT budget and holding the Product Owners in the Product Group accountable for their figures
• Defining the international strategy for internal and external workforce together with the leadership team
• Taking responsibility for negotiating contracts with external service providers and ensuring contract terms and durations are properly monitored
• Collaborating with other HR IT Teams to ensure integrative solutions, especially where interdependencies affect multiple teams/solutions
• Working closely with the leadership team consisting of the People & Competence manager (PCM), the Scrum Master (SCM), and the Product Line Manager of Enterprise Applications

Your Qualifications

• Completed studies in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or comparable qualifications with corresponding practical experience
• Fluency in both English and German, with a minimum of C1 level proficiency
• Good technical understanding of SAP HCM, Employee Central and SuccessFactors
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools (Scrum, Kanban, JIRA)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in leading both teams and leaders 
• Several years of experience in implementation of digitalization projects
• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or a similar role, specifically within HR IT
• Proficiency in managing transformation processes and implementing change management strategies
• Good understanding of enterprise integration, and the specific challenges related to interacting with complex ERP environments is very beneficial
• Strong leadership skills including managing complex situation

Our Offer

• Be a part of a global company & international team with a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills and views.
• As part of our IT team, you will actively shape the technology and solutions used by Schaeffler.
• Grow with us! Get access to training platforms, internal & external trainings, supporting experts and the real-life challenges, where you will put all your skills in practice.
• We work in a hybrid working model (or a fully remote in a special cases) with flexible working hours. Our modern office is located in the center of Wroclaw.
• We offer attractive benefits package, such as medical and dental care, sports card, life insurance for you and your family. We are also providing access to our Mental Comfort Program.
• Our Cafeteria Platform allows you to choose from various benefit options with points monthly added to your account. Haven’t found what you are looking for? Our concierge will be happy to help!
• Join our CSR activities, such as tree planting, riverside cleanup, or participate in other charity events.
• Spend some time with your work colleagues during integrational events such as mountain trekking, city games and workshops. You can join also one of our many Passion Clubs like Foodies, Sports Team and Language Clubs as well!