IT Product Owner Proxy

IT Product Owner Proxy - IT Partner Professional

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Siemens Smart Infrastructure IT is enabling digitalization in the business units by providing modern cloud applications, advanced analytics, AI, and supporting IT services. Our IT team works in 21 countries across the world and live an agile mentality. We are known for our passion for innovation, customer-centric solutions, and a can-do attitude. Join our team, get inspired, and help us re-imagine the world!

Transform the everyday with us!

The Product Owner Proxy will align with several SI Electrical Products stakeholders, to facilitate and coordinate agile development activities across multiple SAP development teams. As a key member of the agile delivery organization, you will focus on supporting multiple Product Owners and development teams to ensure efficient delivery of SAP solutions that meet business requirements. Working closely with the Product Owner Proxy lead, this role will be instrumental in managing priorities, sprint planning, and coordinating successful project implementations.

This is a hybrid position located in our Peachtree Corners / Alpharetta locations.

You'll make an impact as you:

• Demonstrate strong SAP knowledge and agile experience and effectively bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery.
• Partner with our teams on a wide variety of activities including, but not limited to:
• Sprint planning and backlog management
• User story refinement and prioritization
• Release coordination and cutover planning
• Stakeholder communication
• Resource capacity planning and allocation

You will have the opportunity to apply your existing SAP and agile expertise while developing a deeper understanding of business processes and finding ways to improve delivery efficiency. The position offers the opportunity to influence delivery strategies and provide guidance/support to development teams by applying agile methodologies and SAP standard processes.

What you will be doing:

• Partner with the Product Owner Proxy Lead to establish consistent practices across teams
• Support product owners in backlog grooming and prioritization activities
• Facilitate sprint planning sessions and daily standups when needed
• Plan and coordinate release activities, including cutover schedules and testing
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to manage expectations and resolve blockers
• Ensure proper documentation of requirements and technical specifications
• Track and report on sprint progress and team velocity
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for agile practices
• Build relationships with development teams and business stakeholders
• Coordinate with global IT teams on shared initiatives

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in IT project delivery
• Solid understanding of SAP modules and implementation lifecycle
• Demonstrable experience applying agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience with release management and cutover planning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superb communication and collaborator management abilities
• Ability to work effectively with distributed teams
• Experience with agile tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar)
• Ability to travel 5%
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Exceptions may be considered for current Siemens employees already working in the U.S. who require continued support from Siemens regarding their work authorization.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• SAP certification
• Scrum Master certification
• Experience with DevOps practices
• Background in business process analysis
• Experience with multiple SAP modules (FI/CO, SD, MM, etc.)

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.